Directional Drill Operator

About This Career Opportunity

Black & McDonald’s Calgary Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Reporting to the Project Manager, or their designate. Directional Drill Operators Operate Vermeer Directional Drills, Locating Systems, Mixing Systems and Commercial Vehicles used in the installation of Underground Utilities. The Locator / Directional Drill Operators are responsible for the safe operation and basic maintenance of the organization's Directional Drill.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely operate the directional drill in the installation of Underground Utilities
• Operate directional drill in residential areas
• Responsible for the safe operation and basic maintenance of the organization’s equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, stakes, and signage
• Coordinate and organize daily activities of equipment with drivers and operators
• Performing and logging pre-operation safety inspections for fuelling and greasing the directional drill in order to maintain safe and optimal operation.
• General labour duties as required
  
  

Competency Requirements

• Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
• Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
• Holds Self and Others Accountable (take personal responsibility to meet commitments)
• Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)
  
  

Education Requirements

• High School diploma
  
  

Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the construction industry operating an (HDD) Horizontal Directional Drill Rig, specifically a Directional Drill Rig – Vermeer D20 x 22 Series 3, Vermeer 24X40
  
  

Skills, Abilities, And Other Requirements

• Class 1 (or 3) with Air Brakes
• Possess a valid, Alberta Drivers License and a clean, 3 year driving abstract
• Must be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol test
• Must hold a valid CSTS/Ground Disturbance ticket
• Willing to travel out of town if required
  
  

Construction Safety Certifications including the following are considered assets.

• Confined Space Awareness/Rescue
• Fall Arrest
• WHMIS
• First Aid
  
  

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.