Directional Bore Operator Jobs

Southeast Utilities of Georgia LLC

Location:
United States, Columbus

Category:
Construction

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Not provided

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Job Description:

The Directional Bore Operator will be responsible for operating the directional drill. They will set up and complete the drilling of variable-sized underground holes and pull back the required conduit. They will work with an Outside Plant Project Manager and Locators to complete job requirements from start to finish on outside plant projects including digging boring pit, directional boring, pulling back of conduit, splicing of conduit sections, pulling giber through conduit, setting hand holes, backfilling, and seeding, core drilling, and potholing.

Job Responsibility:

Set up of equipment including the drill, water tanks, and grounding of the machine
Operate drilling equipment and various other construction equipment
Confirms with locator or leads the bore path to drill
Drilling of the predetermined path to the exit point
Continue communication with the locator to confirm the location of the drill head
Assist in potholing and remediation
Assist with setting hand holes and completing tie-ins
Assist with the installation of proper pulling gear and hook-up product
Conduct post-job quality checks
All responsibilities will be performed in standard and high-risk areas
If appropriately licensed and authorized, drive or operate construction equipment used on the Jobsite to complete daily work assignments
Maintain, clean, and inspect company vehicles and equipment assigned for use to ensure they are performing at optimum safety
Perform required pre-and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment and complete required paperwork
Complies with safety procedures while driving and at the job site
Perform other general duties, as directed

Requirements:

Ability to comply with the “Operator’s Manual” for equipment and vehicles used
Ability to understand and follow all quality/safety policies and procedures
Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A) with a satisfactory driving record
Self-motivated, safe, quality, and production-minded
Ability to work and communicate as part of a team with groundsmen, and other craft and labor workers
Ability to manage time effectively
Ability to lift at minimum 50 lbs
Must have reliable transportation to and from work
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions – heat, cold snow, ice, rain, etc
Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, moving your whole body, reaching, walking, stooping, and handling materials
Ability to work long hours, if needed
Ability to travel for remote business requirements within Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Indiana
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
Individuals will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screening
At least 1 year of directional drilling experience
Ability to drill predetermined path to exit point
Ability to Pothole
Ability to assist with hand holes
Ability to conduct post-job quality checks
Experience completing tie-ins
Experience pulling gear and hooking up products
Strong knowledge of underground utilities
Knowledge of the telecommunications industry and construction practices

Nice to have:

OSHA 10 certification
OSHA 30 certification

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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