OSP Construction - Drill Operator (Travel Required)

TekCom Resources, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TekCom Resources is seeking an Underground Equipment/Directional Drill Operator for a full-time, permanent-hire role with our telecom construction client. The position requires out-of-town travel for 30 days at a time and focuses on rural fiber installation projects.

You will operate heavy underground equipment, verify utilities, and ensure quality of installations while maintaining warehouse yards and coordinating with the Foreman about any issues. CDL license is highly valuable.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of underground construction experience; telecom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Directional Drill/underground equipment for installing fiber optics.
• Assist with location and verification of utilities prior to work.
• Help keep projects on schedule and ensure quality of underground installation.
• Maintain an organized warehouse and yard.
• Communicate with customers about issues and relay feedback to Foreman.

Skills

Directional drilling

Job description

TekCom Resources is seeking an Underground Equipment/Directional Drill Operator for a full-time, permanent-hire role with our telecom construction client. This role will require out of town travel for 30 days at a time.

As an Underground Equipment/Directional Drill Operator, you will operate heavy equipment necessary for underground fiber installation - i.E. Plowing, installing duct, pulling fiber and burying drops. Candidates MUST have directional drilling experience to be considered for this role. This work is focused on mostly rural construction.

Your duties will include:

• Safely and effectively operate Directional Drill/underground equipment for the purpose of installing fiber optics infrastructure.
• Assist with location and verification of utilities prior to work.
• Help keep projects on schedule and ensure quality of underground installation work meets company standards.
• Participate in the maintenance of an organized warehouse and "yard."
• Communicate with customers on potential issues and pass that feedback along to Foreman or Construction Coordinator.

Our client would like to see this experience in your background:

• At least 1-2 years of underground construction experience; utilities construction experience unrelated to telecom, such as gas, power and water line installation, is relevant and welcome for this role!
• Supervisory experience is not required but is highly valuable.
• CDL licensure is VERY valuable for this role