Directional Drill Operator - Plant City

Company: American Lighting and Signalization
Location: Tarpon Springs
Posted on: September 18, 2022

Job Description:

The main responsibilities are to operate directional bore equipment for underground utility construction and to assist foreman and/or supervisors with assigned duties. -Don't wait for opportunities to happen. Own your career! Join the ALS team and get started on a rewarding career with best-in-industry training, equipment, and serious room for advancement. -American Lighting and Signalization (ALS) provides street lighting and traffic signalization construction, maintenance, and emergency response services in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. Our major customers include state departments of transportation (DOTs), investor-owned and municipal utilities, commercial retail land developments, and commercial road contractors. -Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-ExemptPay: -Competitive, HourlyBenefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• Retirement plan
• Company-provided life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options
• Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs
• Long-term disability
• Pre-paid legal plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Various employee discount programs and resourcesEssential Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Inspecting equipment to ensure that it is working properly and maintaining it accordingly.
  • Monitoring equipment operation and adjusting as needed to ensure safe operation.
  • Operate Horizontal Directional Drill to set holes and complete tie-ins.
  • Drive equipment to the job site.
  • Confirms with locator/lead the bore path to drill.
  • Drill out following the predetermined drill path to the exit pit.
  • Communicate with appropriate crew members to confirm the location of the drill head.
  • Assist with the installation of proper pulling gear and hook-up product.
  • Reverse process to install the product.
  • Oversee laborers and/or crew members work and monitor time usage.
  • Conduct post-job quality checks.
  • Clean, check fluid levels and conduct a visual inspection of vehicle/equipment to assure your vehicle/equipment is performing at optimum safety, perform the required pre-trip, and post-trip inspections and the required paperwork, and perform needed maintenance including winterizing equipment.
  • Communicates with Supervisor daily to turn in required paperwork (i.e. Bore log, vehicle maintenance reports, etc.)
  • Follows specifications for the job and company policies.
  • Complies with safety procedures while driving and at the job site.Minimum Qualifications:
    • Must be 18 years of age or older.
    • Ability to read and interpret site maps and follow job specifications.
    • Ability to communicate efficiently and professionally with others.Education & Experience:
      • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
      • Previous experience with underground utility installation required.Pre-Screen:
        • Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.License & Certifications:
          • Driver License Required.
          • A valid commercial driver's license (CDL) is preferred, but not required.Travel Requirements:
            • Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work as needed.Physical Requirements:
              • RARE -(less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs
              • OCCASIONAL -(up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading, Lifting to 50 lbs.
              • FREQUENT -(up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, lifting to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking
              • CONTINUOUS -(up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., ClimbingSafety -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 while completing 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 to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally. -About Us:American Lighting and Signalization (ALS) specializes in roadway lighting and traffic signalization. We serve departments of transportation (DOTs), investor-owned and municipal utilities, commercial land developers, and commercial road contractors. Headquartered in Florida, ALS operates in 14 States along the East Coast, Midwest, and Texas. -Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. - Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339. -An Equal Opportunity Employer.Required qualifications:
                • 18 years or older
                • Legally authorized to work in the United StatesPreferred qualifications:
                  • At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher

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