Directional Drill Operator

DIRECTIONAL DRILL OPERATOR/LOCATOR

Americom Technologies LLC is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team in our Utility Department. The Utility Department is responsible for underground infrastructure placing conduit fiber and copper to support telecommunications data networks and fire mitigation.

For over 40 years Americom has built a reputation for expertise integrity and responsiveness. We have grown to support a staff of over 100 dedicated experienced employees who make us the premier communications construction company in the Intermountain West. Our project portfolio includes work for government agencies educational facilities industrial and retail properties commercial real estate telecom organizations data centers contractors and consultants. Americom is a subsidiary of Crestone Services Group.

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Horizontal/Directional Drill Locator/ Operator is specially trained and has expertise in locating utilities for horizontal/directional drill rigs and product support equipment. This individual will be primarily responsible for setup and completion of drilling variable sized underground bore holes and pulling back required conduit/pipe. As a Directional Driller/Equipment Operator you are responsible for running a variety of directional drilling equipment; Directional Drill (Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch) Vac. Truck Mud Truck Excavator Forklift Dump truck Locator along with others not listed.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Locate utilities for Horizontal Directional Drill for installation of underground conduit and fiber optic cable.
• Operate Horizontal Directional Drill
• Assist in potholing and remediation.
• Assist with setting hand holes and completing tie-ins.
• Set equipment up including the drill water tanks and the grounding for the drill.
• Ability to properly formulate and mix drilling mud for the site conditions.
• Ability to perform proper reaming and pull back methods for existing conditions.
• Follows specifications for the job and company policies.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience minimum 5 years operating a directional drill (Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch).
• Competent person certificates with MSHA and OSHA preferred.
• Ensure safety of the public and other utilities underground facilities.
• Ability to read and comprehend utility locate information.
• Oversee laborers and/or crew members work and monitor time usage.
• Ability to properly clean and maintain the equipment check fluid levels and conduct a visual inspection of vehicle/equipment to assure your vehicle/equipment is performing at optimum safety perform the required pre-trip post trip inspections and the required reports perform needed maintenance including winterizing equipment.
• Communicates with Supervisor daily to turn in required reports (i.e. Bore log vehicle maintenance reports crew time logs etc.)
• Complies with safety procedures on and off the project site.

• Strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work.
• Attain and maintain a Valid Class A CDL License

BENEFITS

• Health (shared cost)
• Dental (shared cost)
• Vision (shared cost)
• 401k with match
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Accident
  • Cancer
  • Gap
  • Legal
• Voluntary Life
• Basic Life (company paid)
• EAP (company paid)
• PTO
• Holiday Pay

AMERICOM CORE VALUES

Drive to Innovate

Each Customer Counts

Lead from Any Seat

Trust Your Team

If you want to work with a progressive technological growing company and you have the team spirit please submit your resume or go to to complete an application or visit our career page on our website at to submit a resume.

Americom Technology Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer.