Horizontal Directional Drilling Operator

Company: Specialized Communication Services, LLC
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Position Title:
HDD Drilling Operator-Telcom Utility Construction

Wage: $19 - $30 DOE

Specialized Communication Services, LLC is a fast-growing Utility Construction Company, helping to build America's Communication Infrastructure. Our services include installation, maintenance & upgrade of communication & utility infrastructure.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.


Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

--- Ability to operate HDD drills and locating systems safely & efficiently.
--- Trench, Place conduit, pull cable & fiber, and direct bury main line drops.
--- Locate / verify all existing utilities; Pothole all utilities that will be either paralleled or crossed during bore.
--- Knowledge of telecommunication construction with general familiarity of HDD Drills operations
--- Inspect & maintain job equipment & job sites.
--- Ability to use Cable placement equipment & tools to identify & troubleshoot problems.
--- Ability to read prints & understand the underground process.
--- Must be safety conscientious.
--- Ability to clearly communicate, teach & mentor less experienced crew members.
--- May be required to work overtime as the workload demands.
--- May travel and have temporary projects in other locations, with per diem paid.
Minimum Qualifications:
--- 1-2 years' relevant experience
--- Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
--- CDL preferred; SCS will help you get your CDL and you will receive a pay increase when you do!
--- Must be able to pass a supervised drug test, as well as on-going random drug tests.
--- Must be able to speak English fluently.
--- Strong work ethic, communication skills & positive attitude
--- Ability to work safely, with or without supervision in all weather conditions.
--- Ability to operate equipment, including but now limited to directional drills, locating systems, trencher, backhoe excavators, forklift, etc.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; the employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds repeatedly and frequently.

Work environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may be subject to adverse conditions such as high temperatures, high wind, extreme cold, rain, sleet, and snow. The outside work environment will vary throughout the workday including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings and/or rural settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees


Benefits Include:

--- Health Insurance
--- Dental Insurance
--- Vision Insurance
--- 401K
--- Company Paid $50k AD&D Insurance
--- Company Paid $50k Life Insurance
--- Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
--- Paid Vacation (PTO)

--- 1 YR = 1 WEEK
--- 2 YR = 2 WEEKS
--- 3 YR = 3 WEEKS

--- $1200 SIGN ON BONUS
--- Relocation Assistance may be available

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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