Directional Drill Operator/Locator

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record. (CDL Class A License preferred or willing to attain)
• Locator and Directional Drill Operational experience and knowledge of underground drilling operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Will need to be able to see and identify colors.
• Outstanding customer service skills and possesses a keen sense for detail.
• Works will with both internal and external customers and general contractors.
• Ability to have good foresight to help anticipate changes in conditions and operations to the greatest extent possible and the ability to react and provide assistance as needed.

• Proficient in locating utilities and operating underground directional drilling equipment. (3-5 years of experience preferred)
• Experience operating utility locator to assist with potholing.
• Class A License with a clean driving record.
• OSP Telecom experience and knowledge of fiber installation.
• OSHA 10 and first aid certifications.

Our company offers a generous and comprehensive benefit package:

• Paid Health and Dental Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match

• 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions

• Voluntary Benefits – Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, & Hospital Indemnity
• Safety Training and Professional Development Opportunities

Compensation Range for a Directional Drill Operator

• Starting compensation is based on your relevant job experience
• This role is non-exempt and eligible for overtime compensation
• The pay range for this role is between $32 to $40 per hour

• Be able to give and receive detailed information through verbal and written communication.
• Operate motor vehicles, driving to and from work sites, corporate offices, and vendor locations.
• Sufficient vision to read instructions, blueprints, documents, etc., as well as to drive in daylight and at night and to avoid hazards on the job site.
• Must be able to distinguish colors in order to identify fiber color codes.
• Apply extensive physical mobility (manual dexterity, reaching, bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, arm and leg extension) to supervise and perform routine activities including the ability to climb stairs and ladders, run conduit, etc.
• Possess extensive arm and hand mobility and strength to lift, hold, reach, carry, push and pull commonly used materials.
• Able to use power and hand tools on construction site. Able to move tools and materials into and out of vehicles.
• Regularly lift and move 20 - 35 pounds. Occasionally lift up to 50 to 100 pounds.
• Walk over uneven terrain, over debris, and other obstacles.
• Regularly withstand Minnesota hot and cold weather conditions to perform outdoor responsibilities.

EPS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to joel@electricalproduction.com.

In your email, please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and the position for which you are applying or interested.

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Know your Rights (EEOC)

Electrical Production Services does not accept recruiting agency solicitations.

EPS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

EPS performs pre-employment drug testing following the acceptance of a job offer in compliance with state and federal regulations based on role.