Position Scope
Responsible for operating directional boring equipment to install underground conduit in accordance with project specifications, safety standards, and utility regulations.
Location & Travel: This is an on-site position based in Spring Grove, VA.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate directional drilling/boring equipment to install underground conduit systems for electrical construction.
- Read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and utility maps to determine bore paths and equipment setup.
- Coordinate with utility locators to avoid existing underground services.
- Set up and break down boring equipment, including locating and tracking systems.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of boring equipment and support vehicles.
- Monitor bore path and depth using locate tracking systems.
- Work closely with foremen, and electrical teams to ensure bore alignments meet required tolerances.
- Ensure safe work practices are followed at all times in accordance with OSHA and company policies.
- Maintain detailed logs and documentation of bore paths, depths, and installed conduit.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on boring machines and tools.
- Troubleshoot problems that arise during the boring process and propose solutions.
Education and Work Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical training preferred.
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience operating directional boring equipment in utility or civil construction environments.
- Experience working in or around renewable projects is highly preferred.
- Experience working in the Virginia – Maryland region with an understanding of the soil types to be encountered
- Experience with drilling extended bores of up to 1500 linear foot
- Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred) with a clean driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Familiarity with bore tracking systems and underground utility locating.
- Knowledge of trenchless technology, utility separation requirements.
- Ability to interpret utility drawings and site plans.
Why Join Us?
Compensation $35-$45/hour, commensurate with experience
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Employee/family focused culture?
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.
PACK Power, LLC. 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 PACK Power policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
PACK Power, LLC does not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a signed agreement with the Recruitment Team.