Directional Drill Operator

**About us**

Our goal is to provide professional Horizontal Directional Drilling Services to Southwestern Ontario.

**Precision Directional Drilling Inc. is seeking a Directional Drill Operator to join our team, the company is based out of Zurich, ON, but work area spans across Southwestern Ontario.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Operate directional drills, tools and other heavy equipment required to install conduits/pipes in the ground independently and safely
- Complete pre-jobsite inspections to ensure a safe work environment
- Complete post-job site inspections to ensure proper restoration has been accomplished
- Ensure that all tools, materials, and equipment are properly stored.
- Ensure all equipment is running as it should and report any maintenance/issues to the Maintenance Department
- Cleaning and maintenance of all heavy equipment and job site equipment.
- Load/unload and transport materials on trucks and trailers.
- Communicate effectively with the site foreman
- Keep track of work orders and complete all required payperwork daily
- Complete all duties safely and efficiently in accordance with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy
- Follow all rules and regulations in accordance with the CVOR
- Conduct pre-trip/walk-around safety inspections
- Other duties as assigned.

**Required Skills**:

- 3+ years experience operating a Directional Drill
- Ability to box locate, and read locates accurately
- Ability to complete physically demanding tasks such as digging coupling/daylighting pits
- Ability to work in confined areas
- Work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and in a team environment as a team member
- Ability to operate directional drills, and other heavy machinery safely in a fast paced environment around excavators and other heavy equipment.
- Posses a Valid Ontario Class G License(Restricted A license preferred)
- Good time management skills with ability to prioritize work tasks in a busy environment and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills.
- Ability to follow instruction in both oral and written form from Management and complete requested tasks in a safe and efficient manner
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to write reports and perform other administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or correspondence.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: On the road