Horizontal Directional Drill Operator

1 week ago

Red Deer, Canada Leif Services Ltd. Full time

**Horizontal Directional Drill Operator**

Reporting to the Foreman or Project Supervisor, the HDD Operator is responsible for operating the equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. The HDD Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment. Equipment may include and is not limited JT10 - JT60.

**Position Qualifications**:

- Great degree of manual dexterity
- 2+ years of experience in underground utility construction
- Class 1 Alberta driver's license preferred; or any class with air endorsement and clean drivers abstract
- Can communicate in English (speak, read, and write)
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good organizational and time management skills, and
- Ability to manage multiple, and changing priorities.
- Detail oriented with an aptitude for metrics
- Strong drive to get projects / work completed. High integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel domestically as required
- Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions and in awkward and tight spaces

**Ticket Requirements**
- Standard First Aid,
- ABGCA Approved Ground Disturbance Level II,
- Generic WHMIS 2015,
- CSTS 09 or 2020

**Reporting Relationship**

The operator reports directly to a Foreman or Project Supervisor.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Operate the equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
- Maintain a positive public image of the company with appropriate personal conduct and maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Conducts pre-trip/walk-around safety inspections, maintenance checks and completes daily Field Level Hazard Assessments for all activities.
- Solid understanding of the OH&S legislation pertaining to construction
- Clean equipment as scheduled and/or required
- Ensure equipment is safe and secure at end of shift
- Advise the Fleet Manager of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
- Participate in routine maintenance
- Practice workplace safety
- Loading and unloading of equipment
- Assessing ground conditions of each location
- Working with ground personnel in locations and process of conduit and vault installation
- Place mats when needed
- Mix mud / polymer when applicable
- Perform general construction activities, when applicable
- Aid in the jetting process
- Other duties as assigned.

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

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

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