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- Source
- Workday View original listing
- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Transmission & Distribution
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate directional drill rigs and associated equipment to install conduit and other underground telecommunications facilities.
- Review construction prints, bore routes, utility locates, permits, and job requirements before beginning drilling operations.
- Coordinate continuously with the drill locator and crew to maintain the planned bore path, depth, alignment, and safe clearance from existing utilities.
- Perform equipment setup, pre-use inspections, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of the drill rig and supporting equipment.
- Monitor drilling conditions, tooling, fluid systems, and production progress and communicate changing field conditions to the foreman.
- Follow company safety requirements, utility-damage prevention practices, traffic-control requirements, and customer construction standards.
- Assist with rod handling, potholing coordination, conduit installation, jobsite setup, cleanup, and restoration activities as needed.
- Complete daily production and equipment documentation and report maintenance, material, safety, or quality issues promptly.
Requirements
- 3+ years of directional drilling or underground utility construction experience preferred.
- Experience operating HDD equipment and working around underground telecommunications, power, gas, water, and other existing utilities.
- Ability to read construction prints, utility maps, route plans, and locate markings and apply them in the field.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with drill locators, foremen, and field crews.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; CDL is preferred when required for assigned equipment.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around active roadways, excavations, and heavy construction equipment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and lift or move drill tooling, materials, and equipment as required by the position.
- Occasional overtime, night work, weekend work, and travel may be required based on project needs.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation paid weekly.
- Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
- 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
- Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
- Legal Assistance Coverage
- Award winning safety programs.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Growth Opportunities.
- And more.
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