Directional Bore Crew Operator (UN667)

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

position summary:

This job resides within the Pueblo Operations Department, Horizontal Directional Drilling Unit. The Directional Bore Crew Operator will be responsible for a wide variety of technical and non-technical duties to include the operation and maintenance of equipment used in the installation of underground electrical system.

Pay Range: $35.59 – $40.91 per hour (Determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Reporting Relationship: Operations Supervisor

Location: Pueblo, CO

Essential Functions:
* Operating and maintaining horizontal drilling equipment.
* Operating and maintaining drilling fluid mixing equipment.
* Operation and maintenance of excavating equipment, pothole machine, power tools, pneumatic tools and hand tools.
* Assist in barricading of work zones and may be responsible for conducting traffic control.
* Assist in the installation of underground electric systems to include construction restoration activities.
* Completion of other duties of equivalent or lower classifications as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the operation of directional drilling machine, vacuum excavation equipment, drilling fluid mixing equipment and drill steering equipment.
* Responsible for transporting equipment to and from job sites.
* Responsible for using a variety of power tools and excavation tools.
* Responsible for the operation of underground locating equipment.
* Responsible for ensuring that work is done within established construction standards and company policies and procedures.
* Responsible for participating in the training of other operators
* Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.
* Willingness to travel to remote areas to perform work.
What Is Required:
* Valid high school diploma or general equivalency diploma is required.
* 4th Step: * A minimum of 2 years of experience with bore machine operations including at least a year of experience with steering head operation. * A minimum of 2 years of utility locating and electrical underground construction experience. * Documented experience in mud and drill fluids mixing.
* 3rd Step: * A minimum of 1 year of experience with bore machine operations including experience with steering head operation. * A minimum of 2 years of utility locating and electrical underground construction experience. * Documented experience in mud and drill fluids mixing.
* 2nd Step: * A minimum of 40 hours of documented experience operating a bore machine. * A minimum of 2 years of utility locating and electrical underground construction experience.
* 1st Step: * A minimum of 1 year of utility locating and electrical underground construction experience.
* Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months of hire.
What Is Desired:
* May be required to obtain and maintain Plastic Fusion certification.
* May be required to obtain and maintain Mud Mix certification.
* Ability to communicate with supervisor, co-workers and the general public.
* Knowledge of basic mechanical and hydraulic principles.
* Knowledge of electrical URD construction.
* Ability to take measurements, prepare sketches and operate two-way radios.
* Ability to read and interpret maps.
* Skilled at performing work safely and have the ability to be on the alert for the safety of all members of the crew.
* Skilled at complying with applicable safety standards, policies and procedures.
* Must be willing to work overtime.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining unit agreement will apply.

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Black Hills Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

This job resides within the Pueblo Operations Department, Horizontal Directional Drilling Unit. The Directional Bore Crew Operator will be responsible for a wide variety of technical and non-technical duties to include the operation and maintenance of equipment used in the installation of underground electrical system.

Pay Range: $35.59 – $40.91 per hour (Determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Reporting Relationship: Operations Supervisor

Location: Pueblo, CO

Essential Functions:
* Operating and maintaining horizontal drilling equipment.
* Operating and maintaining drilling fluid mixing equipment.
* Operation and maintenance of excavating equipment, pothole machine, power tools, pneumatic tools and hand tools.
* Assist in barricading of work zones and may be responsible for conducting traffic control.
* Assist in the installation of underground electric systems to include construction restoration activities.
* Completion of other duties of equivalent or lower classifications as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the operation of directional drilling machine, vacuum excavation equipment, drilling fluid mixing equipment and drill steering equipment.
* Responsible for transporting equipment to and from job sites.
* Responsible for using a variety of power tools and excavation tools.
* Responsible for the operation of underground locating equipment.
* Responsible for ensuring that work is done within established construction standards and company policies and procedures.
* Responsible for participating in the training of other operators
* Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.
* Willingness to travel to remote areas to perform work.
What Is Required:
* Valid high school diploma or general equivalency diploma is required.
* 4th Step: * A minimum of 2 years of experience with bore machine operations including at least a year of experience with steering head operation. * A minimum of 2 years of utility locating and electrical underground construction experience. * Documented experience in mud and drill fluids mixing.
* 3rd Step: * A minimum of 1 year of experience with bore machine operations including experience with steering head operation. * A minimum of 2 years of utility locating and electrical underground construction experience. * Documented experience in mud and drill fluids mixing.
* 2nd Step: * A minimum of 40 hours of documented experience operating a bore machine. * A minimum of 2 years of utility locating and electrical underground construction experience.
* 1st Step: * A minimum of 1 year of utility locating and electrical underground construction experience.
* Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months of hire.
What Is Desired:
* May be required to obtain and maintain Plastic Fusion certification.
* May be required to obtain and maintain Mud Mix certification.
* Ability to communicate with supervisor, co-workers and the general public.
* Knowledge of basic mechanical and hydraulic principles.
* Knowledge of electrical URD construction.
* Ability to take measurements, prepare sketches and operate two-way radios.
* Ability to read and interpret maps.
* Skilled at performing work safely and have the ability to be on the alert for the safety of all members of the crew.
* Skilled at complying with applicable safety standards, policies and procedures.
* Must be willing to work overtime.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.

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