Directional Drill Operator ULCS

Directional Drill Operator ULCS

Brand: Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC

Location: Hixson, TN, United States

Date Posted: Jun 20, 2025

Requisition Number: 3295

Description

Directional Drill Operator

We are currently seeking a Directional Drill Operator to join our Utility Lines Construction Services, Inc. team in the Underground Distribution Construction and Maintenance Department to operate the equipment used in excavating, backfilling, lifting, and other construction tasks.

Pay: Competitive/Hourly (more detail during your interview process)

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Matching 401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Operates the directional boring machine

Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cables as required by contract specification.

Clears work area and maintains safe Jobsite conditions

Assists with assembling material on the ground and installs bore pipe and cable and other groundwork.

Working hours are typically a 10-hour day.

Will have contact with public and private property owners tomunicate the work to be performed.

Participates inpany training of all regional safety guidelines and is required to perform all work by the regional safety policies.

Exposed to traffic and may be required to have training on traffic flagging

Operates various tools for the work (manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, saws, jack hammer and power tamp, etc.).

Works around hazardous and energized parts or equipment.

Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, saws, and other equipment with proper hearing protection.

All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Able to:

safely enter and exit excavations

follow directions, work safely & productively

Must be able to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work.

Education & Experience

Experience operating a Vermeer Drill.

Experience with the Handheld Locating System.

Pre-Screen

Upon offer, employees may be required toplete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

Willing and able to obtain within 90 days of employment the following:

Validmercial driver's license (CDL)

DOT medical card (must pass DOT physical)

Valid Driver's license required

Travel Requirements:

Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements:

RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, and Climbing Poles

OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Body Twisting, Sense of Touch, Range of Motion, Pushing, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Balancing, and Lifting up to 50 lbs.

FREQUENT (up to 66 %): Walking, Manual Dexterity, Seeing Distant, Climbing On/Off Truck, Gripping, Lifting Over 10 lbs. up to 50 lbs., Reaching, Depth Perception, Lifting, Carrying, and Pulling.

CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Speaking Clearly, Seeing, Hearing-Speech Range, Color Vision, Lifting Up to 10 lbs.

Safety:

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather whilepleting work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able tomunicate with others, read, write, andprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, andmunicate and handle conflict professionally.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable amodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling .... We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Benefits

We offer apetitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable amodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling .... We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will be the property of thepany, and no fees orpensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.