Spy Ego Media is hiring for an experienced directional drilling operator to support our current team in Box Elder Montana. This project is currently expected to run through the end of 2024 but additional opportunities for employment to continue after this current project ends. Project is building out 6 communications (cell tower) infrastructure build on the Rocky Boy Chippewa Cree tribe reservation.
Please note this job is located in Box Elder Montana (Not Florida). ONLY applicants from the following states are invited to apply and will be considered: Florida, Montana, Virginia, S. Carolina, Nevada, Arkansas, Michigan, Louisiana. If you DO NOT reside in these states DO NOT APPLY.
Qualifications
Maintain DOT medical card and pass drug screen
Must be willing to temporarily relocate or spend weekdays in Havre or Box Elder Montana for duration of the project. (per diem provided)
Minimum of three years experience in a construction field (drilling)
Skill in completing multiple tasks, identifying problems and finding solutions
Knowledgeable regarding One Call and excavation rules, processes, and procedures
Experience operating directional boring and other equipment such as backhoe, mini-excavator,
Knowledge of State and Federal Safety Regulations
Ability to work outside year-round
Must be able to hear and have visual acuity including close vision
Must be able to walk, stoop, climb, kneel, bend, crawl and move through a job site
Must be able to be active for 8 hours per day (also possible overtime as needed)
Responsibilities
This position reports directly to the Construction manager
Daily operation of the directional drill for various functions on multiple jobsites
Heavy equipment and drills used: D20x22, D23x30, ditch witch 3020, and JT25
Locator and Operator work as a team to meet daily production goals
Directional boring daily goal is to place 600 linear feet of conduit per day
Plan and perform directional boring that does not place unnecessary work on other team members (Locator)
Plan and white line and perform locating for directional boring shots (Locator)
Communicate with job supervisor, foreman, or construction manager daily (Locator)
Record production on logs and GIS applications daily (Locator)
Maintains and submits accurate boring profile records (Locator)
Document and report damages in accordance with regulations (Locator)
Set up, operate, and perform daily maintenance on directional bore machine (Operator)
Be prepared with materials, equipment, and water daily (Operator)
Follow safety procedures
Maintain equipment and vehicle cleanliness daily, drive equipment to job site
Represent the company in a professional manner to the public
Will at times perform all duties involved in construction of fiber network including vault installation, restoration, and placing cable
Other duties as requested by jobsite supervisor may include but not limited to: operate equipment, trenching, plowing, power or hand excavation, road cuts, set vaults and cables, cleanup and restoration, etc.
Benefits offered
Salary DOE Range $20-$36 per hour
Per Diem offered for non local candidate/Relocation assistance can be provided
PTO and sick time
Health, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with employer matching