Bore Machine Operator / Locator

Job DescriptionJob Description

J.E. Reedy, Inc. is currently looking to hire experienced locators and operators in the Seymour area in the field of horizontal drilling. This job will require intermittent travel. All hotel is paid by the company and per diem for meals and incidentals is paid when traveling.

Applicants must have a good driving record with a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a background check. Applicant must have working knowledge on how to operate a locator or a directional drilling machine. Applicant must be able to properly secure and haul equipment.

As a driller or a locator you will be responsible for maintaining your equipment and safely executing bores to specifications.

All of our equipment is newer and in good working order.

Typical hours worked in a week are 45-50 and the pay is bi-weekly.

Bore Machine Operator / Locator Roles and Responsibilities:

• Navigate safely under or above utilities
• Strong math skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with crew members
• Assist driller with setting up the boring machine
• Ability to operate a directional boring machine
• Safely be able to transport equipment
• Understand utility paint
• Not afraid of using a shovel
• Reliable means of transportation to get to company shop

Company Description

J.E. Reedy, Inc. is a full-service utility construction company based in Seymour, IN, specializing in telecommunication lines.  We are family owned and operated and started in business in 1983.

Benefits:

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Simple IRA matching
• Paid time off, holiday pay, overtime pay
• Referral bonus program
• Potential for bonus
• On-the-job training with full pay

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude that reflects the mission and standards of the company
• Comply with all company standards, policies and procedures
• Read and interpret blueprints and permits
• Adhere to all Federal, State, Local laws and permitting pertaining to each jobsite
• Locate the bore path for the Drilling equipment
• Perform daily maintenance on all jobsite equipment and vehicles
• Ensure proper bore rig set-up, and fluid mixing
• Able to properly attach product to be pulled in
• Able to accurately operate DCI tracking systems
• Able to locate and pothole necessary utility lines
• Demonstrate good judgement in the field
• Perform all duties adhering to company safety procedures and policies
• Ensures all installation work is done according to quality standards, always complying with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices according to OSHA
• Restore area to project requirements
• Understand field prints to determine what work is to be performed as well as point out potential issues before and during work
• Report project progress to the Foreman and relate the needs for the days to come avoiding delays of work due to lack of materials and equipment
• Work in, on and around customer property while following company policies and maintaining the highest level of professionalism towards any customer and their property
• Directly responsible for all vehicles and equipment in their control
• The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by upper management of the company (subject to all applicable federal and state laws)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in Fiber outside plant construction or related experience, which includes experience in the placement of telecommunication cable (copper and fiber)
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, plans and specifications
• Ability to travel for projects
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Must possess extreme attention to detail

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Must be able and willing to travel
• Frequently will be working outside in conditions that include: inclement weather, heat and humidity, extreme cold and exposure to dust and asphalt
• Intermittently working near moving mechanical parts
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or craw
• Frequently required to push, pull, lift, reach and carry objects such as tools, material and equipment weighing up to 75 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have basic mathematical skills
• Minimum of 2 years of experience locating drill string and running crew
• Valid Class A CDL
• For-hire/chauffeur's license required (or CDL permit required before starting employment, and must obtain CDL within 90 days of hire)

Other Requirements:

• Must be local or willing to relocate to this area
• Must hold and maintain a valid unrestricted Driver's License and be insurable by J.E. Reedy, Inc.’s insurance provider
• Willing to work long hours, weekends, non-structured schedule, overtime, etc.