Jacqueline Dishface
Farmington,NM
Summary
General Labor/Potholer/Drill Locator at HDD Cactus, adept in HDD Locating Systems and vacuum/hydro-excavation. Demonstrated expertise in real-time drill-head tracking and steering adjustments, ensuring precise execution. Excelled in communication and teamwork, enhancing project outcomes. Recognized for maintaining organized work areas and proactive equipment inspection, reducing downtime
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
General Labor/ Potholer/Drill Locator
HDD Cactus
Ignacio, CO
04.2023 - Current
- Operated hand and power tools to complete labor tasks safely and efficiently
- Loaded and unloaded materials while maintaining organized work areas
- Inspected equipment and reported maintenance issues to prevent downtime
- Assembled and moved materials according to job
- Core Competencies & Skills
HDD Locating Systems: DCI (Digital Control Incorporated) DigiTrak (F5+, Falcon, Ares).
Field Operations: Pilot bore tracking, depth/pitch/azimuth monitoring, surface grid verification.
Potholing & Safety: Vacuum/hydro-excavation equipment operation, daylighting utilities, Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs).
Equipment & Tools: Vermeer and Ditch Witch drill support, mini-excavators,skid steer, hydrovac trucks, hand/power tools.
Compliance & Admin: Daily bore log specifications and site requirements
Education
High School Diploma -
Piedra Vista High School
Farmington, NMSkills
- Signal Tracking: Operates walk-over tracking electronic receivers (like DigiTrak or Ditch Witch Subsite) to monitor the depth, pitch, orientation, and temperature of the underground drill head (sonde)
- Real-Time Guidance: Maintains constant two-way radio communication with the Drill Operator to direct movement, speed, and steering corrections
- Blueprint Reading: Utility prints, engineering site plans, and bore paths to avoid underground obstructions
- As-Built Logging: Documents and logs the final path and depth measurements of the drill shot
- Visual Verification: Uses high-pressure water or air combined with a powerful vacuum system (vacuum excavation) to non-destructively dig small, precise test holes
1 Drill Locator (Bore Tracking & Navigation)
I'm responsible for guiding the drill head safely along a predetermined path from above ground
2 Potholer (Utility Verification)
Potholing (also known as daylighting) is a critical safety step before and during drilling I visually confirms the exact location of existing underground utilities
- Exposing Hazards: Physically uncovers marked lines (gas, electric, fiber, water) to ensure the drill bit will not strike them
- Color Code Application: Uniform utility color codes to identify uncovered lines
- Site Preparation: Sets up temporary traffic controls, signs, safety cones, and safety zones according to OSHA and DOT standards
- Manual Digging: Uses shovels, jackhammers, auger bit and tampers around live utility lines where machinery cannot be used
- Rig Assistance: Handles ground duties such as mixing drilling fluids , adding drill rods, connecting product lines (like fiber or conduit pulls), and setting up reels
- Equipment Hauling: Drives support vehicles and assists in loading, unloading, and cleaning heavy equipment
3 General Laborer (Crew Support)
Provides the physical groundwork necessary to keep the operation running smoothly, safely, and efficiently
Timeline
General Labor/ Potholer/Drill Locator
HDD Cactus
04.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Piedra Vista High School