Directional Drill Operator I

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Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
Strong understanding of directional drilling techniques and utility installation
Ability to read and interpret project prints
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to perform physical labor and lift heavy objects
Good communications skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
Strong ability to perform basic maintenance on directional drills
High school diploma or equivalent
2-5 years of proven experience operating a directional drill/locating
2-5 years of directional drill locating experience – preferably DCI F series locators
Ability to travel out of state when required
Ability to be on call
Physical demands: Ability to stand for long periods of time, able to scoop, bend, and lift up to 75lbs
This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee
Benefits
Our job titles may span more than one career level
The hourly pay range for this position is $23/hr - $27/hr
The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location
The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future
More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at www.greenlightnetworks.com/careers/
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating directional drilling equipment to install underground infrastructure while ensuring compliance with safety and company standards
Operate directional drilling equipment to install conduit, vaults, and other underground infrastructure
Conduct an inspection of drilling equipment daily to ensure proper performance and safety
Operate a hydro-vac for potholing and site cleanup
Verify all nearby utilities are exposed prior to drilling
Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area
Be able to properly setup drilling equipment for successful and efficient bore shots based on environment and ground conditions
Be able to read and understand project prints
Safely operate a pick-up truck or bigger while towing a trailer
Schedule/hours: 6:30am – 5pm
Travel: 50%
Work environment: Outside – hot, cold, rain, snow
Job description
Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Directional Drill Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating directional drilling equipment to install underground infrastructure while ensuring compliance with safety and company standards.

Essential Functions
• Operate directional drilling equipment to install conduit, vaults, and other underground infrastructure.
• Conduct an inspection of drilling equipment daily to ensure proper performance and safety.
• Operate a hydro-vac for potholing and site cleanup.
• Verify all nearby utilities are exposed prior to drilling.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Be able to properly setup drilling equipment for successful and efficient bore shots based on environment and ground conditions.
• Be able to read and understand project prints.
• Safely operate a pick-up truck or bigger while towing a trailer

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
• Strong understanding of directional drilling techniques and utility installation.
• Ability to read and interpret project prints.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform physical labor and lift heavy objects.
• Good communications skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Strong ability to perform basic maintenance on directional drills.

Other Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of proven experience operating a directional drill/locating.
• 2-5 years of directional drill locating experience – preferably DCI F series locators.
• Ability to travel out of state when required.
• Ability to be on call.

Compensation

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly pay range for this position is $23/hr - $27/hr. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at www.greenlightnetworks.com/careers/ .

Expectations
• Schedule/hours: 6:30am – 5pm
• Travel: 50%
• Work environment: Outside – hot, cold, rain, snow
• Physical demands: Ability to stand for long periods of time, able to scoop, bend, and lift up to 75lbs.

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

About the Organization Greenlight Networks is an ultra-high speed, broadband service provider, offering residential and small business customers Internet speeds up to 8 Gigabits per second. Greenlight Networks was founded in 2011 and builds, owns, and operates a fiber-optic network that provides extremely high-speed internet connections. The company's high-speed internet network is currently available to more than 170,000+ homes in 27 municipalities in the Rochester, Buffalo, Binghamton, Albany, and Hudson Valley areas. Our mission is to connect our communities by delivering the best internet experience and providing our customers the freedom to work, play, and live without limits!

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