The role of a Horizontal/Directional Drill Operator and Locator includes operating horizontal/directional drill rigs, locating equipment and product support equipment. Perform semi-skilled activities related to HDD locating must be familiar with industry standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Operates Horizontal Directional Drill for installation of underground telecommunications cable conduit, including fiber optic cable

- Ensures safety of the public and other utilities underground facilities

- Performs all duties according to prescribed safety procedures and uses appropriate safety equipment

- Setup and cleanup of work site including traffic and pedestrian control

- Reads utility locates and coordinating day lighting of these facilities

- Ensures all applicable permits and locates are complete and on site

- Inspects the work that is in progress to ensure that the workmanship conforms to specifications

- Operates construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications

- Level earth to final grade specifications

- Operates vehicles and equipment operations from trucks to other equipment as directed and certified

- Performs proper maintenance by greasing, oiling, and making minor repairs on equipment

- Leads teams in the field effectively and efficiently as needed and directed by supervisor

Pay Scale

$25 - $40 / hr