Horizontal Directional Drill Operator (HDD)

• Be safety conscious in work and behavior and encourage safety in others.
• Ensure R-2 Contractors and clients’ HSE and Q/A policies and standards are implemented.
• Apply and ensure the correct application of prescribed safety standards and regulations and JSA’s.
• Verify proper housekeeping is maintained on the rig site and on the rig itself.
• Provide direction, support, feedback, and guidance to successfully plan and implement project components.
• Operate directional drills/locators and similar heavy equipment
• Perform routine labor (i.e. potholing, equipment set-up, conduit/duct/cable placement) as required
• Assure that all located utilities in the construction path have been potholed
• Complete regular maintenance on equipment.
• Clean, check fluid levels and conduct a visual inspection of vehicle/equipment to assure your vehicle/equipment is performing at optimum safety.
• Ensure appropriate equipment is used as applicable to individual job requirements in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

• Formalized degree/certificate or equivalent technical experience.
• Knowledge of HDD-specific techniques and specialist tools (including reamers, mud, bits, rigs, etc.)
• Proficiency in bore planning tools to include HDD-related technology and computer-based software.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to travel 100% of position, as most work is not home-based.

• Full-time

• Paid Time Off (PTO) / Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (coverage for the entire family)
• 401(k) with company match
• 5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

• Travel up to 100% of the time
• 40+ hour weeks, dependent on project schedules

• Field

R-2 Contractors