UGE Directional Drill Operator​/Locator

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Company Summary

Overview

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. MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

Mas Tec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company with a culture that values training, opportunity, inclusion, and advancement. MUS is a subsidiary of Mas Tec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company, and part of the Mas Tec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC).

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Walk out bore shot beforehand 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.

Qualifications

Minimum

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

Preferred

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more, or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination and ability to identify and distinguish colors.

This job description is not designed to cover every list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. The Company reserves the right to revise or change duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction

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