Gas Directional Drill Operator

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 water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. MUS is a subsidiary of Mas Tec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 company. 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).

Mas Tec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company with a culture that emphasizes inclusion, training, and opportunity. We seek talented and dedicated people to join us and grow within a safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible organization.

The company’s rich diversity of people and ideas strengthens our ability to serve clients and communities with vital energy, light, and communications.

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 locating the drill head to understand elevation changes and make decisions on drilling depths to avoid underground utilities. This position supports the Line team and works with personnel within the department.

• 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.
• 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 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.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Operator Qualification before beginning work.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Ability to do some maintenance of drill equipment and mixing unit.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors of utility flags and markings on the ground.

• 2 or more years of experience.
• CDL Class A license with tanker endorsement.
• Experience operating Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch Directional Drills.
• Experience locating with Subsite and/or Digitrack Locating Equipment.

This job operates in a field environment and requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, and twisting. Work may occur in inclement weather (extreme heat, cold, rain, ice, snow, wind). The role is physically active and may require lifting up to 50 pounds and precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors is required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change duties or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan, and an 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, 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.