DIRECTIONAL DRILL OPERATOR Job at Michigan Broadband Service, Carney, MI

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  • Michigan Broadband Service
  • Carney, MI

Job Description

Directional Drill Operator

Due to the extensive and continuous growth of Michigan Broadband Services, we are currently seeking to add additional full-time Directional Drill Operators to our team. Joining Michigan Broadband Services provides you with the opportunity to expand technology across our communities with the highest level of quality and safety.

The ideal candidate will hold a Class A CDL license, have a minimum of 1 year experience using a directional drill, understand ground conditions for buried facilities, and be familiar with the placement of fiber optic facilities.

This position will include travel throughout our footprint in Upper Michigan and northern Lower Michigan. Overtime and some weekends are required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assemble and position the directional drill
  • Spot and expose utilities after they have been located
  • Communicate with the locator to confirm the location of the drill head
  • Calculate speeds and feeds; ability to start, stop, and control - verify depth and level of position
  • Ensure the safety of the public, co-workers, and other underground utility facilities
  • Transport heavy equipment to and from the job site as needed
  • Conduct daily general maintenance of drill and equipment
  • Complete daily paperwork for bore logs, vehicle and equipment maintenance, etc. and report back to the Supervisor
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a directional drill
  • Preference given to experience with Vermeer or DitchWitch directional drills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with co-workers and management
  • Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for project build processes
  • Comfortable working long hours and in all weather conditions
  • 2 years of utility directional drilling experience is preferred
  • Class A CDL required
Benefits:
  • Competitive wage
  • Health, dental and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • PTO and holiday pay

Job Tags

Full time, Weekend work,

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