Directional Drill Operator/locator

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Direct Bore Full time

**About us**

Direct Bore has been in business for 18 years and provides full cycle service starting with upfront planning, engineering, and collaboration with the customer to determine the exact nature of the work that's required.

The commitment to customer service continues throughout the life of the job. Direct Bore's customer support is complemented by a strong and experienced management team with a combined 100-plus years of experience in construction and drilling operations as well as skills in real-time Measurement While Drilling. Our field crews are Horizontal Directional Drilling professionals and are provided with well-trained field support.
- **Horizontal Directional Drill Operator/Locator w. AZ or ARZ license job duties (Drilling 95% - Driving 5%)**_

**TRAING WILL BE PROVIDED ON HOW TO OPERATE A DRILL OR LOCATE FOR THE RIGHT PERSON**

**ABOVE UNION RATE WILL BE PAID TO THOSE WITH QUALIFIED EXPERIENCE**

**As a Driller Operator/Locator you will**:
*Operate the horizontal directional safely and the locator box to ensure drilling accuracy (95%)

*Ensure good working order of your drill and of your locate tool

*perform small periodic maintenance tasks and notify mechanic promptly of any drill or truck problems

*Drive bore truck loaded with drill (loaded on flat bed or enclosed trailer), bore fluid mixing equipment and other tools to site (AZ license - 5%)

*Complete Drivers duty: pre-trip inspection and log book

*Complete Daily Tailboard (field level risk assessment) and equipment inspections

*Ensure bore truck is fully stocked with proper supplies and tools

*Inspect job/section locates for identifying and avoiding utilities.

*Drilling respecting the proper distances to utilities and request daylighting of utilities when required

*Must be a member of, OR enroll to, LiUNA Local 527 union

*Report daily hours diligently to supervisor

*Perform any other tasks deemed necessary for the successful completion of the project.

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

Pay: $32.02-$37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

**Experience**:

- directional drilling: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)
- AZ license (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-02



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