Directional Drill Operator – Fiber Utilities Field (PTO)

Gogridsource; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

PTO

401k Plan

Sick Leave

Job summary

GridSource in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Directional Drill Operator for field drilling and conduit pullback on fiber networks. Work spans rural and metro areas under master service agreements with telecom carriers and utilities.

Requirements include reading prints, teamwork, and strict adherence to safety procedures. Experience with Ditch Witch and Vermeer JT5/D10x15 is preferred; outdoor work year-round in all weather conditions is expected.

Qualifications

• Read prints and demonstrate good judgement in the field.
• Work as a team in tandem with supervisor, manager, and other crew members.
• Perform all duties adhering to company safety procedures and policies.
• Operating drill.
• Operating Ditch Witch and Vermeer Drilling equipment (JT5 / D10x15): 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day drilling and pullback of various sized conduits for outside plant fiber networks.
• Work under master service agreements with telecom carriers and regional utilities.
• Scope of work consists of new builds, maintenance, and restoration in rural and metro areas.

Job description

GridSource in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Directional Drill Operator for field drilling and conduit pullback on fiber networks. Work spans rural and metro areas under master service agreements with telecom carriers and utilities.

Requirements include reading prints, teamwork, and strict adherence to safety procedures. Experience with Ditch Witch and Vermeer JT5/D10x15 is preferred; outdoor work year-round in all weather conditions is expected.