UGE Directional Drill Operator​/Locator

Company Summary

Mas Tec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution, gas distribution construction, and turnkey solutions for water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by decades of experience, our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We are a purpose‑driven company that values inclusion, empowerment, and opportunities for growth.

We are a proud subsidiary of Mas Tec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company.

The Directional Drill Operator/Locator is responsible for safely operating the directional drill to place product underground and locating the drill head to understand elevation changes, making decisions on drilling depth to avoid hitting underground utilities. This position supports the Line team and works with personnel within the department.

• Operate the drill rig efficiently.
• Prepare job and drill so that the shot can be performed safely.
• Pothole all utilities that will either be paralleled or crossed during the bore shot.
• Verify existing utilities.
• Fill water tanks with water.
• Combine water with chemicals for boring according to the ground you are drilling in.
• Locate the drill head from point A to point B without hitting any utilities at the correct depth.
• Hook up swivel, reamer, and pipe product that will be pulled back to complete the bore shot.
• Before the bore shot is started, walk out the bore shot to ensure all utilities have been located and develop a plan for going above or below each utility or obstacle in the bore path.
• Pull back the product with the correct hole opener and utilize the correct mud mixture to ensure that the product makes it from point B to point
  
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• Inspect and maintain job equipment, including drill equipment and mixing unit.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Valid CDL Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement.
• OSHA 10 Certification.

• 3 or more years of experience.
• OSHA 10 Certification.

This job operates in a field environment and requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, and twisting. It also requires working in inclement weather such as extreme heat, cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. Vision, hand‑eye coordination, and color identification are also required.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. Mas Tec is a publicly traded company (NYSE: MTZ).

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other
• Construction