Underground Drill.Trench Operator

NextEdge; Blountville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEdge is seeking an Underground Drill/Trench Operator in Tennessee to install conduit and cable per design. You will operate horizontal directional drills and trenchers, complete as-built maps, and support crew in a DOT-regulated role requiring CDL and vigilance for safety.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1–2 years of underground drilling experience, with ability to work outside in varying weather and on-call rotations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in underground drilling operations including cable/fiber construction practices.
• Knowledge of depths and placements.

Responsibilities

• Operates horizontal directional drill for installing conduit and cable to customer design.
• Operate Min-Ex/trencher for installing conduit and cable to customer design.
• Complete as built maps to customer specifications.
• Some underground hand digging, setting pedestals, vaults and pulling cable will be required.
• Work alongside, train and delegate duties to laborer.
• Maintains company equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines.
• Attend safety meetings and follow safety rules while working.
• Follow all rules and procedures in company handbook.
• Flexibility to work on-call rotation or emergency situations when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Permits/Traffic control

Problem solving

Underground machinery knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Horizontal directional drill

Min-Ex/trencher

Cable/fiber installation

Directional bore

Job description

Summary/Objective

Underground Drill/Trench operator responsible for completing assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner by specified deadlines while safely operating appropriate equipment to achieve results as dictated by the scope of work and customer expectations while maintaining a high quality of work.

Essential Functions

• Operates horizontal directional drill for installing conduit and cable to customer design.
• Operate Min-Ex/trencher for installing conduit and cable to customer design.
• Complete as built maps to customer specifications.
• Some underground hand digging, setting pedestals, vaults and pulling cable will be required.
• Work alongside, train and delegate duties to laborer.
• Maintains company equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines.
• Attend safety meetings and follow safety rules while working.
• Follow all rules and procedures in company handbook.
• Flexibility to work on-call rotation or emergency situations when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with ability to create positive representation of customers and co-workers.
• Knowledge of city codes for underground work such as permits, restoration, traffic control.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Working knowledge underground machines such as trencher, mini-ex, and directional bore

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in underground drilling operations including cable/fiber construction practices.
• Knowledge of depths and placements.

Work Environment

• Ability to work in various environments with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Majority outside work, includes inclement weather with a wide range of temperatures and element including dry, windy, and wet conditions.
• Exposure to traffic, vibration, moving and mechanical parts, overhead hazards, electricity and exposed energized components and confined spaces.
• Walking on normal to uneven ground possible.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Flexibility to work beyond 40 hours per week and weekends.

Travel

• Some travel may be required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• This is a DOT regulated position and it requires a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) to be obtained every year during employment and a DOT Physical every 1-2 years.
• Requires CDL