Job Description

Job Description

• Job Title: Directional Boring Driller/ Operator
• Industry: Utilities, Power, Telecommunications, and Pipeline
• Department: Operations
• Reports To: Field Supervisor
• Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
• Compensation: Hourly, Health Benefits, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Vacation.

? Job Summary:

The role of the driller/operator is core to the work we do at Dynetek Solutions LLC. A successful individual in this role will be able to demonstrate a skillful approach to problem solving while minimizing risk on the job site. The driller/operator will identify the needed resources required to successfully complete a job before, during and post drilling commences. The driller/operator will act independently but must have adequate communication skills to command the follow-through with the team he/she is working with.

? Responsibilities and Duties:

- Must follow all company’s safety policies and procedures to ensure that appropriate safety precautions are taken in all circumstances and at all times.

- Conduct briefings to ensure all utilities have been located and accounted for.

- Use hand tools to spot existing utilities and prepare the route for the bore to follow.

- Set up directional drill and other support equipment for underground utility operations.

- Skillfully operate horizontal directional drill equipment for installation of electric

underground cable, including; operation of the drill to bore for product and prepare hole

to install product with minimal disruption to the surrounding infrastructure. 

- Understanding of directional boring principals, mixing systems and mud, use of mud

vac rigs, etc.

- Place, remove or maintain underground utilities as directed. This includes but is not

limited to carrying pipe, bags of material and other heavy items, jack hammering, 

shoveling, tamping and installing pipe, and pulling power cable.

-Being able to read and understand machining instructions, job order, blueprint, process sheet, or layout on workpiece to determine machining required, sequence of operation, tooling, feed, and speed rate, applying knowledge of materials and machining.

-Work responsibly and communicate effectively with crew members.

- Secure work site, equipment and materials at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and safety of equipment and materials.

- Clean-up job site after work is finished.

- Refill holes, trenches, and compact soil to ensure that it is packed down and even.\

- Ensure that plants, flowers, and landscape is left in the same condition that it was found in. Lay dirt, sand, grass seed and straw as needed.

- Place temporary asphalt patches or concrete on streets as needed.

-Drive/tow truck with drill to job site.

- Performs preventive maintenance by greasing, oiling and making minor repair on equipment.

- Perform other duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

*Competencies for the Job

• Ability and skills
• Ability to read and comprehend machining instructions, blueprint, process sheet, or layout on workpiece to determine machining required, etc.
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. 
• Ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., follow safety policies and procedures before, during and after drilling).
• Ability to communicate and work with teammates.
• Ability to learn to operate new equipment.

*Knowledge 

- Experience of at least 2 years or more as an underground directional drill operator.

- Understanding of utility locating laws and safety compliance procedures.

- Ability to read and understand construction prints.

- Rock hammer experience.

• Benefits: 
• Friendly, supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Pay is based on experience.
• Four day work week with limited OT requirements.
• Training & advancement opportunities.
• Paid vacation time and sick time (effective 1 year after start date).
• Health Benefits, dental, vision, 401K (company subsidized support for Health Benefit).

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

- CDL

- Able to work outdoors in all types of weather and conditions.

- Able to work with loud noises.

- Able to lifts and load workpieces or equipment of minimum 50 pounds in a daily basis.

- Able to comply with job physical demands (e.g., standing, walking, driving, lifting, etc.).

- Able to pass a pre-employment screening that includes background check and

drug testing.

- Valid driver’s license and ticketless driving record in the last 3 years.

- Able to meet all DOT requirements (physical and drug testing). 

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