Horizontal Directional Drill; HDD Locator

Overview

Are you looking for a job with a Future? It’s an exciting time to join Primoris Distribution Services. Our goal is to exceed customer expectation with superior service, workmanship and innovative problem solving. If you are a hard-worker looking for a job with the opportunity to advance and grow with a company that takes pride in its workmanship and innovative problem solving, look no further!

As the Horizontal Directional Bore Operator/Locator, you possess a high level of expertise in locating and product support equipment, as well as running horizontal/directional drill rigs, preferably a 9X13 Vermeer horizontal directional drill rig. You will have experience performing all duties of a Horizontal Directional Bore Operator/Locator and will have advanced skills in horizontal directional boring. As the lead, you will supervise employees on how to operate a horizontal directional bore machine and locating box.

Your overall goal is to strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work.

• Lead and supervise a crew in operating a horizontal directional bore machine and locating box.
• Perform duties of a Horizontal Directional Bore Operator/Locator and apply advanced horizontal directional boring skills.
• Aim for optimal production while maintaining safety and quality workmanship.

• 2+ years of verifiable directional bore experience.
• CDL Class A/B with Tanker Endorsement.
• Experience with different size Vermeer or Ditch Witch units.
• Practical experience of underground construction for gas; city, county and state clearance code knowledge and related.
• Practical working experience of underground construction.
• Willing to travel.
• Knowledge of utility industry safety practices and requirements.
• Knowledge of utility depths and placement practices and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise a 2 person crew independently.
• Ability to read and understand maps, drawings and diagrams for project build process.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and come up with solutions in a timely manner.
• Ability to use a computer/smart phone/tablet.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

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