Hdd Locator - Edmonton, Canada - GCS Group

GCS Group

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

HDD LOCATOR - TELECOM
We offer competitive wages, health and dental benefits, and free golf at the company owned golf course.

RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide some idea of the tasks you may be performing, a list of responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and exertion of whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling of materials;
Read and understand drawings, construct forms and rebar reinforcement as per project specifications;
Executing field projects according to instructions provided by the client, project manager and the field supervisor;
Read and interpret drawings, locates or diagrams and perform required work;
Use the locating device throughout the duration of the drill shot;
Verify that the drill head is passing through the center of the daylighted sight holes;
Work with the Driller to complete directional drill shots for placing fibre conduit or other shallow utilities;
Complete a walk through of the drill shots with the drilling foreman prior conducting the work;
Drill to specifications on the locates in accordance with the designated bore path;
Maintain communications with the Driller by radio at all times;
Participate in site safety including prejob orientations, Daily Toolbox meetings, monthly safety meetings, etc.
Complete all daily safety paperwork (FLHAs, HDD Ground Disturbance Checklists and preuse forms) as specified;
Responsible for ensuring permits are valid and completing drilling specific documentation;
Work with mínimal supervision and direction;
Follow all HSE and quality management procedures;
Remediation scopes;
Other drilling / labor tasks as needed.

REQUIREMENTS
Requirements and qualifications for this position are a combination of skills and attitude:

3+ years of HDD locating experience;
Knowledge of and experience working with underground utilities;
Ability to read and interpret plans, locates or diagrams;
Prior telecom, fibre and hydro vac experience an asset;
Ditch Witch / Subsite experience for HDD scopes;
Must be able to work in varied weather conditions;
Ability to account for various soil conditions and inclines (topography) when drilling;
Ability to think and react to changing conditions quickly;
Strong manual dexterity and hand eye coordination;
Safety conscious attitude is critical;
Ability to perform preventative maintenance and diligent in maintaining equipment;
Good judgement and problemsolving capacity;
Physically fit and capable of lifting +50lbs;
Strong work ethic;
Ability to work in a fast

- paced environment with tight deadlines and repetitive tasks.