Directional Drill Operator

Harmony, MN 55939 • General Labor • Management • Operations • Full-Time

Salary Range:  $22 - $30 hour

Position: Directional Drill Operator
Location: Harmony, MN (projects are within 1.5 hours from the shop in Harmony)
Salary: $22-$30 her hour based on experience 

Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm

All candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test as part of the hiring process. Ongoing drug testing may be required per company policy. 

About us!  

We exist to transform our teams and industry by building highly effective teams to glorify God.

We are a utility contractor offering a variety of services to the industry, specializing in customer service. We have the capabilities for Direction Drilling, Plowing, Trenching, Drop Plowing, Fiber Splicing, and more.

Summary: Responsible for operating directional drilling equipment to safely and efficiently install underground utilities. This includes interpreting job prints, coordinating with the crew, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring quality restoration of the job site.

What does winning look like at Miners?

  • The operator addresses safety concerns and communicates them to the team. 

  • Effectively participates in the POD (Plan of Day) meeting and pre-job briefings. 

  • Operates equipment to complete objectives efficiently, safely, to our quality standard. 

  • Maintains a professional level of orderliness and cleanliness. 

  • The Operator follows the process for work, and actively participates in evaluating the work done. 

  • The Operator expresses a want for the work and is eager to get the drill in the ground! 


Responsibilities:

  • Setting up safety devices (cones, signs, barricades, trench safety equipment, etc.) 

  • Loading/Unloading equipment, chaining/unchaining equipment

  • Performing inspection of vehicle and trailer to ensure proper loading and hooking up to trailer

  • Stocking truck with materials/supplies

  • Keeping rig/equipment clean and organized

  • Digging with shovel and hydraulic equipment

  • Locate, dig up, and expose existing utilities without damaging (using shovel or equipment)

  • Guide and direct laborers 

  • Restore jobsite to standard

  • Talk to customers on as needed basis

  • Operate equipment 

  • Take ownership of safety on jobsite for all on site 


Requirements:

  • 1-3 Direction Drill experience, including setup, calibration, drill & pullback operations 

  • 3 years experience on a 20,000lb or bigger drill 

  • A strong “I’ll find a way to make it work” mindset

  • Directional Drill Experience 

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

  • Valid CDL 

  • Ability to meet physical demands (lift 50+ lbs, bend, twist, dig, stand/walk for extended periods)

  • Must pass a drug test

  • Ability to work in changing weather conditions

  • English/Spanish bilingual a plus


Check out our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MINERSUNDERGROUND/

 
 

Our Mission!

Miners Underground exists to build highly effective teams that benefit our clients, and our teams, to glorify God. 

Our Core Values!

  • Ownership
  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Service Mindset
  • Honing our Craft

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