ADB Companies is one of the fastest growing utility construction contractors in the telecom industry, specializing in nationwide underground fiber optic installation. We are a part of the Keeley Companies family, a growth oriented entrepreneurial organization. We recognize our PEOPLE as our greatest asset ensuring that their Safety is our number one priority. Our culture is values driven, performance-based, and team focused. We devote ourselves to delivering results for our clients and giving back to our community.
ADB is seeking a Directional Drill Locator to join our team. This position will oversee a 2-3 member construction crew, has full knowledge of underground fiber install operations, and is an expert heavy equipment operator in the telecom space. This position operates locating equipment for dirt drill bore machines on a daily basis. ADB is known in the industry for our world class culture, work stability, career development opportunities, and best in class vehicles and equipment. The ideal candidate will be safety focused, customer and quality centric, with a strong work ethic and ALL IN attitude.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure locates are correct • Safely and efficiently operates locator for dirt drill bore machines • Ensure safe operation of any support equipment • Constantly communicate with crew members • Ensure potholes are dug prior to crossing utilities • Maintains accuracy in all reporting functions • Leads construction crew of 2-3 members • Assist with JSA’s and constantly being on the look out for changing conditions • Assist Operators & Laborers with hand digging,pot holing, and operating heavy equipment when needed • May be required to work day, evening or night hours, overtime, weekends and out of town assignments as required. • Performs other related duties as assigned
SUCCESS FACTORS:
• 80% Travel Ability Nationwide • A strong belief in ZERO- Being Safe 100% of the time is the expectation • Alignment with company mission, vision, and values • Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members • Ability to perform in a fast paced work environment • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency. • A high level of time management, organizational skills, problem solving, solution oriented, accountability, and prioritization skills • Ability to operate all types of heavy equipment • Ability to understand utility locates • Ability to review and understand construction drawings and specifications • Attention to detail is a must • Ability to detect wearing parts and maintenance • Ability to give direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, and assume responsibility for work outcomes and results of other workers. • Knowledge of public safety and security issues and regulations • Ability to work in independently and self-directed; takes initiative in seeking efficiencies of processes
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, like sitting, squatting, standing, walking and driving • Must be able to work in a varies areas in Missouri and Nationwide, on-road, off-road,remote,outdoor,tunnel,manhole,trenches. • Must endure regular exposure to all weather conditions, including hot, cold, humid, and rainy during all seasons throughout the year • May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels on sites of projects being managed or coordinated • Must wear common protective safety equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats and high visible vest when working on-site
• 5+ years of experience in the utilities field • 5+ years of experience operating locator systems for dirt drill bore machines and any other heavy equipment needed in the underground utility field, such as; backhoes, trenches, shovels, ladders, etc. • Class A CDL is required • High School Diploma or equivalent required
