Gas 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 for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

Mas Tec Utility Services is a purpose‑driven, inclusive, and welcoming organization that empowers teams with abundant training, tools, and opportunities.

The Gas Directional Drill Operator/Locator is responsible for safely operating the directional drill or locating utilities for a gas drill crew to install and service mainline conduit via HDD, then locate the drill head to understand elevation changes and make decisions on drilling depths to avoid hitting underground utilities. This position supports the Line team and works with personnel within the department, operating 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 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 insure that the product makes it from point B to point
  
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• Inspect and maintain equipment.
• Provide assistance and training to all drilling trainees.
• Maintain and inspect rig regularly.
• Implement best practices for utility verification.
• Read blueprints and assist in preparing drill log records.

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Current and valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement.
• Current OSHA 10 Certification.

• 5 or more years of experience.
• Experience operating Vermeer and/or Ditchwitch Directional Drills.
• Experience locating with Subsite and/or Digitrack Locating Equipment.

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and standing, as well as working in inclement weather conditions such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The position is physically active, requiring the ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds, maintain vision at 20 feet, and possess precise hand‑eye coordination.

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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment based on these protected categories.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction

Gainesville, TX $20.00‑$25.00 4 months ago