Underground Drill & Trench Tech for Cable Installations

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

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.