UGE Directional Drill Operator​/Locator

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. Backed by the strength of 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 company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive, finding meaning in the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications they need. The culture is inclusive and welcoming, empowering teams with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to pursue curiosity and ambition.

Everyone has an equal chance to advance and is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Mas Tec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of Mas Tec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the Mas Tec Power Delivery segment and is certified as a minority‑controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

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 make decisions on depths to drill at to avoid hitting underground utilities. This position supports the Line team and works with personnel within the department.

• Operate the drill rig efficiently.
• Prepare the job and drill so that the shot can be performed safely.
• Identify all utilities that will either be paralleled or crossed during the bore shot.
• Verify existing utilities.
• Fill water tanks and combine water with chemicals for boring, according to the ground being drilled.
• Locate the drill head from point A to point B without hitting any utilities and at the correct depth.
• Hook up swivel, reamer, and pipe product that will be pulled back to complete the bore shot.
• 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 reaches from point B to point
  
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• Inspect and maintain job equipment, including drill equipment and mixing unit.

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

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

This job operates in a field environment. It routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and twisting, as well as working in inclement weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The role is physically active with lifting required; the employee must be able to bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.

Clear vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less is required, along with precise hand‑eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

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 (MTZ, NYSE).

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.