Horizontal Directional Drill Operator/Locator (Lindale, TX)

MasTec Network Solutions gives you the opportunity to utilize your telecom construction expertise. MasTec Network Solutions takes great pride in providing engineering, construction, design, and management solutions that meet the growing telecommunications needs throughout the United States. Join our fast-growing team of professionals and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety. Join us in expanding technology for a better community.

Job Summary

The Directional Drill Operator/Locator is responsible for safely operating the directional drill to place product underground then locate 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.

Essential Job Duties and 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 drill head from point A to point B without hitting utilities at correct depth
• Hook up swivel, reamer, and pipe product that will be pulled back to complete bore shot
• Inspect and maintain job equipment.
• Confirm bore path with install foreman and drill operator (including walking the bore path).
• Perform job site analysis (JSA) including completion of paperwork.
• Ensure there are proper clearances to install the product per standards.
• Record the depth of the tool head as required.
• Ensure the drill head is in a good position at the exit pit to connect the product.
• Oversee laborers and/or crew member’s work and monitor time usage.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• CDL Class A license or obtain one within 90 days.
• OSHA 10 Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience.

MasTec is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans, and their families - Thank You for Your Service! Active military, transitioning service members, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits at MasTec Network Solutions, we want to be the best place you could ever work! Launching your career with MasTec gives you access to a variety of opportunities in a challenging, rewarding, and innovative global environment. We are committed to providing a work environment that fosters education, training, and certification on the latest technology and processes. Plus, we offer competitive compensation and full benefits. Benefits include:

• Health, dental, vision (after 30 days)
• Stock options and 401(k) with match (after 6 months)
• Generous PTO Plan

Incentive programs where opportunities are discovered, and careers are made. MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)