Directional Bore Locator, Utility Construction (31184)
Position Summary
The role of a Horizontal/Directional Drill Locator includes operating horizontal/directional drill rigs, locating equipment and product support equipment. Perform semi-skilled activities related to HDD locating along with familiarity with industry standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures. This is a safety sensitive position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates Horizontal Directional Drill Locator for installation of underground telecommunications cable conduit, including fiber optic cable.
- Confirm bore path with install foreman and drill operator (including walking the bore path).
- Perform job site analysis (JSA) including completion of paperwork.
- Ensure there are proper clearances to install the product per standards.
- Record the depth of the tool head as required.
- Ensure the drill head is in a good position at the exit pit to connect the product.
- Locate telecom utilities with either Digi-Track or Subsite locating systems.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment.
- Ability to work safely and with or without direct supervision.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Traveling 80% of the time.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.