Directional Drill Operator

Centerline Communications LLC; Cleveland (GA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an On-site Construction and Project Management professional to operate drilling equipment and install conduit in Cleveland, GA. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of telecommunications experience and be knowledgeable about safety practices. This full-time position requires a high school diploma, a CDL, and is covered under Equal Opportunity Employment laws. Pay ranges from $35 to $45 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working in telecommunications.
• Must have a CDL.
• OSHA10 safety card certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate directional drilling equipment according to plans.
• Install conduit in typical workday.
• Maintain equipment following safety guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of utility depths and placements

Ability to read blueprints

Adherence to safety practices

Ability to work in confined spaces

Self-motivated team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vermeer Ditch Witch DDD

Job description

Job Category: Construction and Project Management

Requisition Number: DIREC001525

• Posted : March 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Georgia Cleveland Office
1888 Highway 115 E
Cleveland, GA 30528, USA

Responsibilities

• Operates horizontal directional drilling equipment in accordance with blueprints and designated plans
• Installing 500 –1,000 feet of conduit in a typical workday
• Maintains equipment per manufacturer's specifications and safety guidelines
• Assisting in potholing, remediation, setting hand holes and pulling fiber
• Keep good records, as built drawings and complete daily site inspections

Requirements

• Knowledge of utility depths and placements; general knowledge of construction practices
• Able to read blueprints/underground utility plans/redlines and interpret work assignments
• Adheres to directional drilling best practices
• Knowledge of job site safety practices
• Able to work in trenches, manholes, tunnels and confined spaces and in work settings with moderate to loud noise levels
• Able to move in different positions – crouching, kneeling, reaching, bending and lifting 75 lbs., unassisted
• Willing to work overtime when required
• Willing to travel and to work in all-weather conditions
• Self-motivated and able to work well in groups
• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years working with Vermeer or Ditch Witch DDD, or equivalent required
• 2 years working in telecommunications industry

Must have a CDL

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent and OSHA10 safety card certification is required. (If applicant does not hold an OSHA10certification, Centerline Communications LLC will pay for computer-based training with applicant completing online course within 5 days of hiring on their own. Certification is the property of the applicant.)

This pay range for this position is 35-45 Hr., pay is based on experience and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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