Job Description
Horizontal Directional Drill Operator
Cannon Companies is looking to hire a full-time AT HDD Operator experienced in the following:
AT Drill up to 100k lbs.
Proven Directional Drill experience
Rock and Native Ground Conditions
Large Diameter Pipe up to 28"
Wireline Locating Tooling
Mud Reclaimer
Must have Class A CDL license to be considered
Are you highly motivated with a positive attitude? Would you like to work for a company that cares about you and your career development? If so, we want you to join our growing team - please read on!
This position earns a competitive wage. DOE. Sign on Bonus of $2,000 paid after completing 90 days! We provide generous benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 6 paid holidays, paid time off (PTO) from day one, and a family environment. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
A DAY IN THE LIFE ON A CANNON DRILL CREW
Are you ready to do the challenging and high-profile bores? River & wetland crossings; freeway & highway crossings; up and down mountains; cobble & rock ground conditions; power, telecommunication, water & sewer bores; large diameter bores installed with drill rigs from 30k up to 100k lbs. - this is A Day in the Life on our drill crews at Cannon Companies!
As a Horizontal Directional Drill Operator or Locator for Cannon, you are the driving force behind our success. To our customers, you are the face of our company and always make sure to represent the high standards we strive to achieve. Cannon's culture of Safety, Quality, Integrity & Teamwork are key differentiators in our company's success and image in the construction industry, and you will be a part of that. From mobilization to project on-site equipment and safety setup, reading complex profiles and prints, and ultimately completing the high-profile bores, we are looking for the best of the best to join our growing team!
Responsibilities:
Drill Support Equipment Operations - Safely operates equipment on job site which may include but not limited to the following: Directional Drill, Backhoe / Excavator, Skid Steer, Tractor Trailer (Moving Equipment / Haul Water), Vacuum Truck/Trailer, Crane Truck
Maintain bore schedule for on-time project completion and customer satisfaction.
Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up including any required restoration.
Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment on truck as required.
Will be involved in new site Job Safety Analysis - JSA prior to starting construction.
Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, and safety barriers as required
May be required to work overtime; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or be on-call as work is needed to ensure work is completed.
Ability to follow instructions and work well with a team.
Qualifications:
Drill Operator - Must be experienced and proficient with drilling equipment and understand their capabilities and limitations. AT experience required!
Must be experienced and proficient with walk-over locating systems including TK, DCI & Magnetics. Ability to locate grade bores a plus!
Experience with drill set up and project design processes.
Ability to read and understand bore profiles, HDD submittals & calculations, work orders, safety rules and operating instructions.
Basic ability to use small tools/hand tools.
Must have good troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
Must be very safety conscientious.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's license required - with tanker endorsement a plus
Must be willing to travel.
Previous HDD construction experience required.
Minimum (3) years of operating various types of heavy support equipment is preferred. Heavy support equipment is defined as: Backhoes, Excavators, Loaders, Skid Steers, Vacuum Equipment, Crane Trucks
Minimum (3) years of operating or locating on various types of horizontal directional drilling equipment; Ditch Witch, Vermeer, American Auger, TK, DCI, Magnetics is required.
Must be knowledgeable drilling in various soil conditions and mixing drill mud conducive to those conditions.
MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR DRILL TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
Job Tags
Full time, Relocation package, Weekend work,