Underground Drill.Trench Operator

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Blountville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Blountville, TN is seeking a Wireline Maintenance Technician to operate trenchers and HDD equipment.

The role focuses on installing conduit and cable to design specifications, performing as-built mapping, and ensuring safety and quality in a predominantly outdoor environment. The position requires 1–2 years of underground drilling experience, DOT/MVR compliance, and flexibility for extended hours or weekend work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or better.
• 1-2 years in underground drilling operations including cable/fiber construction practices.
• Knowledge of depths and placements.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments with variable weather and noise levels.
• Exposure to traffic, vibration, moving machinery, electrical hazards, and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Operates horizontal directional drill for installing conduit and cable to customer design.
• Operates Min-Ex/trencher for installing conduit and cable to customer design.
• Completes as built maps to customer specifications.
• Possible underground hand digging, setting pedestals, vaults and pulling cable.
• Work with, train and delegate duties to laborer.
• Maintain equipment per safety guidelines and service requirements.
• Attend safety meetings and follow safety rules.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

DOT rules knowledge

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Trencher

Min-Ex

Directional bore

Job description

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Wireline Maintenance Full Time Blountville, TN, US

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.

• 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.
• 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.