Underground Locator/Operator at Thayer Infrastructure Services (TIS) and its affiliated companies

Imlay City, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Directional Boring, Blueprint Reading, Safety Procedures, Utility Location, Team Leadership, Horizontal Directional Drills, DCI Tracking Systems, Equipment Maintenance, Fluid Mixing, Judgment, Weather Adaptability, CDL, Overtime Willingness, Hard Work Ethic, Positive Attitude

Industry

Utility System Construction

Description

EOE: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/ national origin/disability Founded in 1980, Lecom Utility Contractors has grown to become one of Michigan’s premier power line and communication contractors. Lecom is a multi-million-dollar company that performs a range of contracting and installation services for energy and communication providers. We are looking for an Underground Locator/Operator to join our growing team. This individual will be required to adhere to strict safety standards while ensuring the highest quality of work. Responsibilities: Lead Directional Bore crew and assist training new hires Read and interpret blueprints and permits Adhere to all Federal, State, Local laws and permitting pertaining to each jobsite Locate the bore path for the Drilling equipment Preform daily maintenance on all jobsite equipment and vehicles Ensure proper bore rig set-up, & fluid mixing Able to properly attach product to be pulled in Able to accurately operate DCI tracking systems Able to locate and pothole necessary utility lines Demonstrate good judgment in the field Perform all duties adhering to company safety procedures and policies Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience locating drill string and running crew Clean Insurable driving record Class A CDL preferred / chauffer’s license or CDL permit required before starting. Must obtain CDL within 90 days of hire. Must be willing to work overtime Must be team oriented and display leadership skills Exceptional knowledge of horizontal directional drills Positive attitude, hard work ethic, and a priority for safety. Ability to work outside in all types of weather. The TIS Group and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned in support of business need.

Responsibilities

The Underground Locator/Operator will lead a Directional Bore crew and assist in training new hires while ensuring adherence to safety standards. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, locating bore paths, performing equipment maintenance, and operating tracking systems.