HDD CREW GROUNDSMEN

DI 6 INC; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Job summary

DI 6 INC in Illinois seeks a field technician to support horizontal directional drilling prep, site setup, and cable installation across multiple locations. You will perform safety checks, operate basic drill tools, and assist with puller attachments to the drill stem.

The role requires lifting up to 75 lbs, following directions, and hazard awareness. CDL A and driving record are advantageous; paid training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• The job requires lifting and carrying heavy loads and performing site readiness tasks.
• Knowledge of HDPE products and cable types is preferred.
• Familiarity with drilling operations and safety protocols is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare job sites for direction drilling activities.
• Safely operate tools and equipment based on job requirements.
• Assist with drill fluid mixing and setup of reamers.
• Set cable pedestals and vaults and restore the site.
• Identify risks and hazardous conditions and communicate them.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Site readiness

HDPE handling

Cable knowledge

Reading specs

Drill prep

Safety awareness

Following directions

Drill fluid mixing

Reamer operation

Tool attachment

Site restoration

Cable pedestals/vaults setup

Hazard recognition

Education

CDL Class A

Satisfactory Driving Record

Tools

Locating equipment

Drilling equipment

HDPE fusion tools

Job description

Job Description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to lift 75lbs
• Locate utilities and check for clearances
• Demonstrate ability to position, join, align, and seal HDPE products of all sizes
• Demonstrate ability to work with coaxial and fiber optic cable
• Knowledge of customer requirements and specifications
• Prepare job site for direction drilling activities
• Safely and efficiently operate tools and equipment based on job requirements
• Ability to follow direction
• Assist with drill fluid mixing
• Basic knowledge of reamer operation
• Proper attachment of pullers/swivels/clevises/ reamers to drill stem
• Demonstrate ability to perform site restoration and clean up
• Demonstrate ability to set cable pedestals and vaults
• Ability to recognize and communicate risks and/or hazardous conditions on job site

Additional Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required but would be advantageous:

• Ability to operate equipment/tool
• Knowledge of horizontal directional drilling equipment
• Mechanical experience/skill
• CDL Class A
• Satisfactory Driving Record

Ability to operation Horizontal directional drill and Locating equipment

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Multiple locations