Job description
HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING OPERATOR
Job Summary:
Horizontal Directional Drilling Operator is responsible for controlling the drilling machine and adjusting the pressure and rotation of the rig with the assistance of the locator for underground electrical work on Texas highways.
Reports to:
Jr. Foreman/Foreman
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Proficiency in operating a Vermeer 24-40 Horizontal Directional Drill
· Conduct inspections on all equipment and ensure that the equipment is appropriately cared for
· Understand blueprints and locate underground utilities by hand or Vectron to ensure machine operates safely.
· Assisting in loading & unloading of equipment and supplies needed to complete the job
· Hand digging with shovels, post hole diggers, jackhammer, and picks
· Setting up the drilling rig at the entry and exit points.
· Operating the drill controls to maintain the desired depth and direction.
· Monitoring the drilling process using locating equipment to avoid obstacles.
· Managing the drilling fluid (mud) used to lubricate the drill bit and remove debris.
· Pulling the electrical cable through the drilled hole once the pilot hole is completed.
· Place conduit / cable, or pipe in trenches, splice conduit sections, install couplers, place anchors, pedestals, ground boxes, etc. to complete construction tasks
Required Skills and Abilities
§ Ensure work zone and equipment is free of garbage and debris
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma or GED
· 3 years of prior experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
· Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions
· Work includes heavy lifting (typically up to 50-100 lbs.)
· Exposure to noise, fumes, vibrations, and heights
· Exposure to prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, crawling, and climbing
· Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change
· Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas
· Class A CDL w/ tanker endorsement required
MICA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States. MICA Corporation will not sponsor or transfer visas for US work authorization.
Third Parties Resumes submitted without current/valid vendor agreement will become property of MICA Corporation. Recruiting/staffing firms may not contact hiring managers directly.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
About MICA Corporation:Our scope of work includes, but is not limited to the following: Signing Installation • Overhead Signs and Structures • Large Roadside Signs • Small Roadside Signs • Specialty Roadway Signing Illumination Installation • Roadway Illumination • High Mast Illumination • Underpass Illumination • Aesthetic Illumination for Roadways & Bridges • Conduit Systems for Illumination Systems • Electrical Delivery for Illumination Systems Intelligent Transportation Systems Installation (ITS) & Integration • CCTV • Dynamic Message Sign Systems • Communications Networks • Automated Barrier Gates • Vehicles Arresting Barriers • Vehicles Detector Systems • Fiber Optic Cable Systems • Conduit Systems for ITS • Electrical Delivery for ITS • Mounting Structures for ITS • Toll Gantries • Radio Communication Systems • Systems Integration
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