Responsibilities:

Operates Vermeer directional drills on job site including calibration of locator and drill head
Perform maintenance and repairs on drilling machinery.
Read and interpret technical drawings and diagrams.
Monitor the progress of drilling operations.
Keep records of all drilling operations.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Potholes, windows, and identifies all utilities in the construction area and bore path
Proper restoration of job site
Ability to follow simple instructions and proper safety procedures while working along side other crew members
Responsible for site set up and clean up
Ablility to load materials
Ability to safely and correctly direct multi-directional traffic with appropriate signage

Qualifications:

1 to 2 years of knowledge and experience of Vermeer directional bore drill operators
Valid drivers license
Must be able to preform strenuous pshyical labor under all types of weather, terrain and challenging conditions
Must be able to follow directions from Foreman or Supervisor
Must be able to preform phsycial labor, this to include things such as to stoop, kneel, crouch, DIG and reach
Understanding of the proper care and rotation of rods
Knowledge of operating Vermeer directional drills and equipment
Understanding of safety systems and strike alerts associated with the drill including set up and emergency procedures
Knowledge of unloading, loading and transport drill procedures
Knowledge to preform daily maintenance on the drill
Understanding of support equipment, digging equipment, vacuum-units and reel trailers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

Supplemental pay types:

Ability to commute/relocate:

Joliet, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Work Location: In person

Valco Underground Hiring for Directional bore drill operator at Joliet, IL Full Time

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