Drill Lead Operator Position

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Ability to drive performance of the crew
Ability to read maps and prints
Ability to operate and locate a directional drill
Ability to install underground conduit, pull cable and innerduct
Ability to operate all Underground Construction Equipment (Mini Excavator, Trencher, Plow, Vac, and Skid Steer)
Ability to hand dig
Ability to provide basic service on equipment
Ability to restore and landscape areas of a jobsite
Ability to load materials
Ability to perform site set up and clean up
Travel
Ability to clean vehicles, trailers, tools and equipment (free of trash)
Ability to safely and correctly direct multi-directional traffic and appropriate signage
Ability to install above and below surface vaults and pedestals
Ability to asphalt potholes, repair, and concrete sidewalk removal and replacement
Must update daily company data program

Qualifications

Must have previous experience locating for directional drill
Must have 6-8 years utility construction experience
Must have a Class A CDL
Must have the ability to operate manual and mechanical equipment
Must have the knowledge or obtain knowledge of safety systems associated with trenching and/or drilling including set up and emergency procedures
Must have knowledge of reading locate sheets/maps

Safety Responsibilities

Must follow all safety rules at all times and not engage in unsafe acts
Must attend and participate in all safety meetings and training
Must use all issued safety equipment required for job
Must report all injuries, accidents, unsafe acts or conditions to Supervisor or Safety personnel

DRILL OPERATOR/LOCATOR BENEFIT PACKAGE:

Hourly rate potential: $37/hr. x 40 hours/week x 52 weeks/year = $76,960/year (Without any bonus and OT)

401K Employer Contribution* (potential 3.5%) = $2693/year

Retention bonus potential: % of Crew retention Determined by the lead splitting 3%

Cell Phone reimbursement for LEAD Operator: $30/month = $360/year

Employee Health Assistance*: $250 (minimum)/month = $3000

Company Paid $20,000 Life Insurance Policy Benefit: $100

5 Paid Holidays after 90 days = $1480

IF you choose the Health Savings Plan Health Insurance Option:

Martin Underground potential Contribution*: $50/mo., $250 @ 6 mo., & $500 @ 1 yr. = $1350/yr

TOTAL BENEFIT PACKAGE: $85,963 Plus Retention Bonus

*Please refer to “New Employee Benefits offered 2024” form

(This does NOT include the following other benefits paid by Martin Underground: Social Security match, Medicare)

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