Overview
Directional Drill Operator – Underground Utilities Jobs in Bemidji, MN at JCS Triage
Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Directional Drill Operator to join our Team. This position involves operating directional drilling equipment to install fiber optic cables underground. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work in various field conditions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Directional Drilling: Operate and maintain directional drilling equipment to install fiber optic cables underground.
- Pre-Drilling Surveys: Conduct pre-drilling surveys to determine the appropriate drilling path and identify potential obstacles or hazards.
- Utility Location: Ensure all utilities in the construction path are located and accounted for before drilling.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance on drilling equipment, including fluid checks and visual inspections.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies to ensure a safe work environment.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of drilling activities, including daily logs and equipment maintenance reports.
- Communication: Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and clients to ensure project requirements are met.
- Training: Provide training and assistance to coworkers as needed.
Physical Abilities:
- Strength: Ability to lift and/or carry up to 75 lbs. multiple times during a work shift.
- Endurance: Capable of working at a sustained pace and producing quality work for long periods.
- Flexibility: Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, walk on uneven surfaces, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, and push/pull.
- Environmental Tolerance: Ability to work outside in all types of environmental conditions, including adverse weather.
- Safety Compliance: Ability to identify and correct unsafe conditions and comply with drug/alcohol-free policies.
- Medical Requirements: Ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Previous experience in directional drilling and fiber optic installation is preferred.
- Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to operate heavy equipment. Ability to read and understand plans
- Licenses: Valid Driver’s License; CDL A with tanker endorsement is preferred.
- Work Ethic: Strong work ethic, excellent attendance, and accountability for conduct.
- Teamwork: Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Travel 2-4 hours from Bemidji, Mn.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 – $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Title: Directional Drill Operator – Underground Utilities
Company: JCS Triage
Location: Bemidji, MN
