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Bore Operator I Job Description:

This is a critical support position for a busy utility construction company operating throughout New Mexico. As a Bore Operator I, daily work will involve traveling to different jobsite locations, survey, plan and execute direction bores to place client facilities.

Bore Operator I Responsibilities/Duties:

• Competent in operating Vermeer and Ditch Witch horizontal directional drills
• Competent in operating locating systems such as F-2, F-5 and F-5 Flacon
• Perform simple math for accuracy of drilling and locating
• Perform manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions
• Analyze job locations for utility lines, permitting, and traffic control in order to complete construction activities without quality defects, safety incidents or any type of property damage
• Complete daily inspections and reporting of maintenance issues on vehicles, trailers and equipment
• Complete bore logs, timesheets, and daily completion forms accurately and legibly
• Operate all vehicles, equipment and tools while adhering to company safety standards
• Works efficiently to achieve a high level of productivity daily
• Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills

We offer a full range of benefits including:

• Health, vision and dental insurance options
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance options
• 401k retirement plan with a company contribution

Our Company:

We have been in business in New Mexico for nearly 30 years. We perform work for a variety of communications, power, and fiber optic and data/cell providers. We have 7 offices throughout New Mexico and an office in El Paso, TX.

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: Operators/Laborers report to headquarters at 7-8am. Typical day could include an 8-10-hour shift Monday-Friday. On-call rotation is required.

Pay: Based on Experience. Paid Bi-weekly. Hourly employee.

Job Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of drill operating experience preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in the construction, underground or telecom industry
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, grasp, push, pull and reach on a frequent basis throughout the day. Must be able to lift-up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis
• Time management skills
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Required to travel out of town to work on projects of varying length approximately 10% of the time
• CDL Class A license with tanker endorsement preferred
• Valid DOT Medical Card required