Job Description

HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING OPERATOR

Job Summary:
Horizontal Directional Drilling Operator is responsible for controlling the drilling machine and adjusting the pressure and rotation of the rig with the assistance of the locator for underground electrical work on Texas highways.

Reports to:

Jr. Foreman/Foreman

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficiency in operating a Vermeer 24-40 Horizontal Directional Drill 
• Conduct inspections on all equipment and ensure that the equipment is appropriately cared for
• Understand blueprints and locate underground utilities by hand or Vectron to ensure the machine operates safely.
• Assisting in the loading & unloading of equipment and supplies needed to complete the job
• Hand digging with shovels, post hole diggers, jackhammers, and picks
• Setting up the drilling rig at the entry and exit points. 
• Operating the drill controls to maintain the desired depth and direction. 
• Monitoring the drilling process using locating equipment to avoid obstacles. 
• Managing the drilling fluid (mud) used to lubricate the drill bit and remove debris. 
• Pull the electrical cable through the drilled hole once the pilot hole is completed. 
• Place conduit/cable or pipe in trenches, splice conduit sections, install couplers, place anchors, pedestals, ground boxes, etc., to complete construction tasks

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Always wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) including a safety vest, hard hat, protective eyewear, gloves, ear plugs, dust mask, and steel-toed boots
• Ensure that safety cones, lights, and appropriate vehicle flagging and lane closure precautions are met
• Hand load rods
• Prepare tooling for product installation
• Check oil level, tire pressure, other fluids (including hydraulic), and grease points on all equipment and vehicles daily
• Organize tools, toolbox, and trailer and replenish stock daily for preparation
• Set fire extinguishers alongside the drill on every job site
• Ensure work zone and equipment are free of garbage and debris

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years of prior experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Work includes heavy lifting (typically up to 50-100 lbs.)
• Exposure to noise, fumes, vibrations, and heights
• Exposure to prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, crawling, and climbing
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change
• Must have the physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas
• Class A CDL w/ tanker endorsement required 

MICA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States. MICA Corporation will not sponsor or transfer visas for US work authorization.

Third Parties Resumes submitted without current/valid vendor agreements will becomethe property of MICA Corporation. Recruiting/staffing firms may not contact hiring managers directly.

Our scope of work includes, but is not limited to the following: Signing Installation • Overhead Signs and Structures • Large Roadside Signs • Small Roadside Signs • Specialty Roadway Signing Illumination Installation • Roadway Illumination • High Mast Illumination • Underpass Illumination • Aesthetic Illumination for Roadways & Bridges • Conduit Systems for Illumination Systems • Electrical Delivery for Illumination Systems Intelligent Transportation Systems Installation (ITS) & Integration • CCTV • Dynamic Message Sign Systems • Communications Networks • Automated Barrier Gates • Vehicles Arresting Barriers • Vehicles Detector Systems • Fiber Optic Cable Systems • Conduit Systems for ITS • Electrical Delivery for ITS • Mounting Structures for ITS • Toll Gantries • Radio Communication Systems • Systems Integration

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