Bore Operator

Description

Are you seeking an opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge as a Bore Operator? Look no further and apply today.

Opportunity: Bore Operator 

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly, On-site / In Field 

Salary: $25 - $35 per hour, paid out weekly (commensurate on experience/qualifications)

Signing bonus available. Details will be provided during the offer process. 

Who we are:

Maldonado-Burkett, LLP (M-B), a Texas based Engineering firm established in 2007, has an immediate opening in Corpus Christi, Texas for a Bore Operator. M-B specializes in ITS, signals and commercial construction. Our company also carries pre-certifications with TxDOT. M-B nurtures a culture where team members are supported, included, and empowered to make meaningful decisions. We have steadily grown to six offices across Texas and Georgia with over 100 team members. We offer generous opportunities for career development and growth. If you’re looking for an opening where you can make an immediate impact, we welcome your application.

Work Perks:

 • Health / Dental / Vision with Employer Contribution
• Employer Matched 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and PTO Accrual
• Professional Development Opportunities

What we are looking for:

M-B is currently hiring a Bore Operator to be based out of our office in Corpus Christi, TX. This position will work with construction crews on various projects within Texas. 

This site is not accessible via public transportation; reliable transportation will be a requirement.

Requirements

What it takes to be successful as a Bore Operator: 

• Drill Operation:  Safely operate a Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD), set up equipment,  follow the bore path, and communicate with the locator/lead.
• Installation & Support: Assist with potholing, remediation, setting hand holes, completing tie-ins, and installing the product.
• Equipment Care:  Drive equipment to job sites and perform essential vehicle/equipment  maintenance, pre-trip/post-trip inspections, fluid checks, cleaning, and  necessary paperwork (Bore log, maintenance reports).
• Compliance: Follow job specifications, company policies, safety procedures, and the "Operator's Manual."

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of Horizontal Directional Drilling experience.
• Knowledge:  Strong understanding of underground utilities and working knowledge of  DOT regulations. Knowledge of underground potholing is preferred.
• License: Must maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A, with airbrake endorsement).
• Attributes: Self-motivated, production, quality, and safety-minded, with the ability to work in all weather conditions.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be eligible for coverage under the company’s commercial auto insurance policy, which requires drivers to be 23 years or older and carry a valid TX driver’s license.
• Applicant will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record Check. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving company or personal vehicles and motor driven equipment to conduct company business.
• Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing throughout his/her employment.
• As part of its employment process, M-B may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report is ineligible to be hired for the position for which the report is initiated.
• If hired, applicant must provide document(s) within three (3) days of hire date that establish identity and employment eligibility. A complete list of acceptable documents is on file with the local Texas Workforce Commission office or http://www.twc.state.tx.us/.