Driller

Telecon

Vaughan

On-site

CAD 46,000 - 66,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & Pension through LiUNA

Growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Telecon in Vaughan, Ontario is seeking a Directional Driller to operate a directional drilling machine and support vehicle for various project sites. This full-time role is based at our Vaughan yard and pays CA$40.83 per hour, with benefits and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include loading, transporting equipment, completing logs and daily inspections, preparing drill fluids, and safe operation with adherence to CVOR and Book 7 requirements. Outdoor work in all weather is required.

Qualifications

Valid Class A driver's license with R or Z endorsement.
Directional drilling experience in similar settings.
Ability to lift 23 kg (50 lbs).
Knowledge of CVOR and Book 7 requirements.

Responsibilities

Load and unload directional drill equipment.
Transport tools, materials and equipment safely.
Complete driver’s logs and daily inspection reports.
Perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance reports.
Prepare drill fluid per site conditions.
Operate the directional drill and bore to place cables/duct.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate with service.

Skills

Directional drilling experience

Class A license with R/Z endorsement

Ability to lift 23 kg

Team communication

CVOR & Book 7 knowledge

Criminal check clearance

Outdoor work in all weather

Vermeer drill familiarity

Tools

Vermeer Drill

Job description

Job Location

Vaughan

Ontario

Pay: CA$40.83 per hour

Job Description

Telecon is looking for a Directional Driller to join our growing team. This role is based out of yard in Vaughan, Ontario.

This role is paying $40.83 per hour plus all of the extra below:

Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Plan through LiUNA.
Opportunities for growth.
Employee perks such as discounts from suppliers on various products and services such as insurance, wireless bundles, movie tickets, travel, software, books, and much more

Working under the supervision of the Foreman, the Directional Driller will Operate a Directional Drilling machine and drive the support vehicle (s) used to transport this equipment to various project sites.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

Load and unload directional drill equipment in a manner that is secure and damage free.
Transport associated tools, materials and/or equipment in a safe manner.
Complete Driver’s logbook & daily vehicle inspection (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, accident, or incident reports.
Complete a daily inspection on equipment prior to commencing work.
Prepare the drill fluid based on site conditions prior to boring commencing.
In conjunction with locator, operate the directional drill using the selected bore heads and back reamers to place cables and / or duct.
Trouble shoot any equipment issues and relay to service technician for assistance or resolution.
Able to operate the drill locater as required.
Other duties as required.

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

Valid Class A driver's license with ‘R’ or ‘Z’ endorsement an asset.
Must have similar previous drilling experience and working around existing buried utilities.
Good communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
Must be able to lift 23 kg (50 lbs).
Must provide a clean driving record (abstract) and criminal check prior to employment commencing.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Must be fully proficient with CVOR and Book 7 requirements.
Demonstrated commitment to health and safety and willing to receive applicable Health and Safety. training as per legislative and job requirements.

What We Have To Offer

A dynamic work environment where you can develop your potential – Training provided for technical positions.
Health & Safety first: this is our number one priority.
Telecon values different views and new ideas. Telecon is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and respectful workplace to all independent of age, gender, race, beliefs, or background.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, we will be glad to provide accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

WELCOME TO TELECON

We Connect People. We Connect the World.

Our mission is to be the most innovative and valued communications infrastructure services partner to our customers, enabling them to play a key role in the transformation of infrastructure. From a regional telecom network builder in 1967 in Quebec (Canada), Telecon has grown into a world-class industry-leading telecom network design, locate, infrastructure and connectivity services provider. We deliver diversified and scalable best-in-class services and turnkey solutions to North American telecom operators and businesses. Our highly skilled team is firmly committed to supporting our customers in propelling tomorrow’s connectivity in our communities, businesses and homes.

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