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Date Posted2/12/2025
Position Title

Directional Boring/Equipment Operator

Company

Claypool Electric Inc.

Location of Available Position  Lancaster, Newark, Athens, Columbus
Start Date
Position Description

CORE DUTIES:

  • Safely operate the directional boring equipment used to install pipelines, cables, and utilities.
  • Safely operate skid steer, bucket truck, excavator and other equipment.
  • Using good judgement and taking the necessary precautionary measures to ensure vehicle departs and arrives in a timely and safe measure each time it is assigned to a job or needs maintenance.
  • Plan and execute routes that can accommodate the vehicle’s size in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Deploy understanding of how to use and operate equipment on truck, ensure daily preventative maintenance is evaluated.
  • Executes the proper process of winterizing the vehicle, as conditions dictate.
  • Continue to support installations, repairs, wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment when not operating Directional Boring Equipment.
  • Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
  • Installs system components and wiring in compliance with the NEC and NFPA.
  • Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
  • Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit, using tools, such as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender. Pulls wiring through conduit. Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, using knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
  • Connects wiring to control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand tools and power tools. Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads. Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
  • Ensures accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.
  • Performs other duties as required.
Skills/Experience Needed:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Licensing and Training: Candidates may need to obtain relevant licenses or participate in electrical apprenticeship programs to qualify for these licenses.

Steel Cutting and Welding: The role may involve cutting and welding steel structural components using flame-cutting and welding tools.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

  • Possess current CDL with a Class A or B certification and a Tanker endorsement or will attain within the first 60-90 days on the job
  • Required to have clean driving record
  • Knowledge of installing, repairing and operating building electrical and emergency power generation systems.
  • Knowledge of operating, troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems of various applications.
  • Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC).
  • Knowledge of local and national regulatory electrical codes and requirements.
  • Knowledge of safety procedures for the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems.
  • Knowledge of safety precautions when operating motorized vehicles, equipment and hand tools.
  • Skill in installing, troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and emergency power generation systems.
  • Skill in reading and evaluating electrical blueprints, panel layout sheets and other technical schematics.
  • Skill in using analytical and research skills to define and solve problems.
  • Skill in operating motorized vehicles, equipment, and hand tools.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.
  • Ability to work in challenging environments and perform physically demanding tasks.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the drilling process.
Apply To:Apply to the website listed below.
E-mail:mburton@claypoolelectric.com
Starting Salary/Pay:

$28.00 - $41.00

Website:https://claypoolelectric.com/careers/