HDD/ Drill Locator

Job Description: Title: HDD Directional Drill Operator/ Crew Leader Utility Locator Immediate Supervisor: Project Manager, Operations Manager, Owner Position: Exempt Non-Exempt Overtime Required: Yes No General Job Summary: Operate drill equipment and various other equipment in conjunction with drilling duties. (i.e. Directional Drill, Hydro Vac, Excavator, etc) The HDD Locator is responsible for accurately locating, tracking, and guiding the drill head during horizontal directional drilling operations. Working closely with the drill operator and crew, the locator ensures the bore follows the approved path, maintains proper depth and alignment, and avoids underground utilities or obstructions while meeting safety and quality standards. Principal duties and Responsibilities: Responsible to read locate paint or locate flags of utility placement, and possess the ability to \"read the job layout\" including service lines, valves and meter housings that may or may not have been located. Ensuring Company assets (vehicles, equipment, tools, etc.) are properly and continuously maintained in good repair and secured in a safe manner Read and accurately interpret design prints and organization of materials and other resources as necessary to complete excavation requirements, which may include basic hand tools. Maintain bore logs and identify the use of tools required for maintaining and servicing the drill, drill stem, and rack as well as the ability to diagnose and/or relay any problems to a certified repair technician. Move, lift, or pull weights of 100 pounds or more to operate equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, winches. Must be able to lift or move manhole covers or similar items. Complete and submit necessary documentation for daily reporting. Communicate with customers and or employees to relay job status and or issues surrounding daily production.