Directional Drill Operator/Locator Trainee - Long Haul Travel

MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States. MasTec Utility Services' activities include the installation, maintenance and upgrade of communication and utility infrastructure, including but not limited to: communications, electrical and natural gas distribution infrastructure.

At MasTec you'll be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless.

TheDirectional Drill Operator/Locator Trainee, supporting our Long Haul Travel crew, is responsible for learning how to properly become a Drill Operator/Locator by following job training and instruction safely and efficiently, as provided by the Foreman, Operator, and Locator on the crew.

In addition, you will:

• Observe and be hands-on when appropriate while the crew leader is operating the directional drill
• Spot and expose the dig utilities for the directional driller, so that any existing lines are not hit
• Fill out an effective pre-job briefing to mitigate hazards on the job site
• Before taking on the lead role, one must know how to properly fill this out before starting any work
• Operate the drill rig efficiently
• Prepare the 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 the 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 A
• Inspect and maintain job equipment
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
• Assist the Directional Drill Operator and Locator with underground conduit, fiber optic, and coax installation while building on your existing skills and developing expertise in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
• Learn Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operations, utility locating, and safe drilling practices
• Perform general labor duties, including excavation, backfilling, and site restoration
• Travel up to 100% as required to support telecom construction projects

• You possess a High School Diploma, or equivalent
• You have a CDL Class A license with tanker endorsement
• You have precise hand-eye coordination
• You have good written and verbal communication skills
• You have clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors of utility flags and markings on the ground
• 1 or more years of experience
• You have an OSHA 10 certification
• You have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential
• Ability to do some maintenance of drill equipment and mixing unit
• You have 1-2 years of experience in Construction Telecom or a similar industry
• You have a basic understanding of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operations, locating, and industry best practices
• Open to travel 7 days per diem (Working 4-5 weeks on, and 5 days off, on a rotating work schedule; 50-60 hours per week, depending on the weather), and working overtime consistently