Directional Drill Locator - MN/WI Travel

About the position

Overview

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. 

As a Directional Drill Locator, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Responsibilities

As a Directional Drill Locator, you will support directional drilling operations for the installation of underground conduit and fiber optic cable. You take pride in doing the job right, working safely, and delivering high-quality results in the field.

In addition, you will:

• Support the Horizontal Directional Drill Operator by locating and tracking the drill head to ensure accurate bore alignment, depth, and safe routing
• Read and interpret utility locates, prints, and construction drawings, and coordinate daylighting/potholing of existing underground facilities
• Ensure the safety of the crew, public, and existing underground utilities while adjusting bore paths for varying terrain and field obstacles
• Assist with setup, transport, inspection, and troubleshooting of drilling equipment and support vehicles
• Work 50+ hours per week and travel approximately 50% throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin

Qualifications

About You: 

• Safety and quality are part of your day-to-day work
• You enjoy hands-on problem-solving and working alongside your team
• You have 1–2 years of directional drill locating experience across various type of work sites (urban, rural, residential, etc.)
• Experience with various Vermeer or Ditch Witch drills
• Able to read maps, prints, and construction drawings
• Valid Driver's License with clean record last 3 years. (CDL highly preferred)
• Interested in long-term projects with the ability to make an impact in your local community
• Open to Monday–Friday travel with per diem (up to 50% throughout MN/WI) and able to work 50+ hours per week, weather dependent

• Travel Details:

  · Monday through Friday travel expected.

  · Per diem 5 days a week.

  · 50+ hours per week. Overtime applies after 40 hours per week. Work is weather dependent

MOS Codes 12K, 12N,12V, 12W, 21E, 21J, 25P, 91C, 91L, 11B, 1100, 1120, 1316, 9970-9975, 0612, 2T3XX, 2E1XX, 3E2XX, 3E3XX, 9T0XX, BU, UT relate well to this position. 

Hard work pays off. See what you’ll get for your effort: 

Financial Security 

• Compensation $26-$29/hr. Based on Licenses and Experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Red Wing Boot Voucher 

Health and Wellness 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Work/Life Balance 

• Paid time off 
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Paid sick time

Employee Referral Program 

Refer someone who delivers excellence just like you and receive a $1,000 incentive for a referral that becomes a permanent hire! 

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec! 

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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