Horizontal Drill/locator Operator

5 days ago


Waterford, Canada Synergy Group of Companies Full time

Job Location**:Brantford/Waterford**

Province**:Ontario**

Working with the field supervisor and lead hand, this position will operate a Directional Bore machine or locate for the drill operator (Ditch Witch or Vermeer) and drive the support vehicle (s) used to transport this equipment to various project sites.

**_Responsibilities: _**
- Load and unload directional bore equipment in a manner that is secure and damage free
- Transport associated tools, materials and/or equipment in a safe manner
- Good Attitude and Work Ethic
- Complete Driver’s logbook & daily vehicle inspection (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, accident or incident reports
- Complete a daily inspection on bore equipment prior to commencing work
- Prepare the drill fluid based on site conditions prior to boring commencing
- In conjunction with locator, operate the directional drill using the selected bore heads and back reamers to place cables and / or duct
- Trouble shoot any equipment issues and relay to service technician for assistance or resolution
- Able to operate the drill locator as required

**_Qualifications: _**
- Demonstrated commitment to health and safety and willing to receive applicable Health and Safety training as per legislative and job requirements_._
- Must be able to work in a high paced working environment
- Physically fit and capable of lifting 50+ lbs
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Read and interpret plans, diagrams and perform required work
- Firm understanding of underground locates
- Mini-Ex experience an asset
- Strong work ethic
- Team player and motivator
- Valid Ontario Class AZ
- Must be fully proficient with CVOR and Book 7 requirements
- Criminal Background check is required
- 2+ years Directional Boring experience
- 2+ years Directional Bore locating experience
- Experience driving and operating truck and trailer

**_Physical Demands: _**

Must be able to perform the physical demands of the positions. These include but are not limited to working outdoors movement of equipment and/or materials, frequent lifting and pulling. All employees will be required to receive applicable health and safety training on an ongoing basis as per legislative and job requirements.

**Synergy Underground Utilities has one simple philosophy**: It will be done right regardless of what it takes. This belief has evolved from the values we share as a family-oriented business; **honesty,** **integrity**, **fairness, cooperation** & **respect**. Based on our commitment to this way of life, our mission is to become the first company people think of for telecom/utility network construction.

**Compensation will be based on experience**

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime

**Experience**:

- construction: 2 years (preferred)
- construction drawings: 2 years (preferred)
- Directional Drilling: 2 years (preferred)
- drill locating : 1 year (preferred)
- operating truck and trailer: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class AZ (required)



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