Position Description

Title: Directional Drill Operator

Effective Date: October 2024

Reports: Construction Supervisor/Construction Manager

FLSA:Non-exempt

ESSENTIALDUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Verita Telecommunications is seeking a Directional Drill Operator to safely operate a directional drill to place product underground and to work with the Locator to make decision on depths to drill at to avoid hitting underground utilities.

• Develop plan for bore shot with onsite team
• Complete Job Site Assessment on every job site.
• Inspect and maintain all job equipment, including drill equipment and mixing unit.
• Assure all safety measures are in place
• Responsible for assisting in potholing, remediation, setting hand holes and pulling fiber.
• Verify existing utilities.
• Other duties as assigned

CERTIFICATIONS (OBTAINABLE/RENEWABLE UPON ACCEPTANCE but required):

• CDL Class A preferred
• Driver License Required
• OHSA 10 Certification
• High school diploma, or equivalent

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 years working (Preferred 3 years) with Vermeer or Ditch Witch DDD, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years working in telecommunications industry
• Mechanical aptitude may require the individual to do minor equipment repair work

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Able to work in trenches, manholes, tunnels and confined spaces and in work settings with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Able to move in different positions - crouching, kneeling, reaching, bending and lifting 75 lbs., unassisted
• Working in inclement weather conditions, heat, cold, rain, ice, snow and wind.
• The position requires clarity of vision with the ability to judge distance and space relationship.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Willing to travel when necessary

OTHER:

Signature Date

Employee:

Management:

The statements included in the description are intended to reflect the general nature and level of work assigned to this classification and should not be interpreted as all inclusive.