We are currently seeking able-bodied, reliable, skilled, highly motivated, and trustworthy individuals for full time Horizontal Directional Driller or Horizontal Direction Driller/Foreman.
*Responsibilities and Duties*
· Operate Horizontal Directional Drill (as an Operator or Locator) for installation of underground telecommunications cable conduit, including fiber optic cable
· Read and understand existing underground facility locates
· Identify and locate unmarked utilities
· Digging trenches, pull wire, install ground boxes and installing conduit
· Operate mini-excavator
· Operates various tools for the work (various manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come a long, jack hammer and hand line etc.
)
· Direct traffic
· Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards
· Load and unload materials
· Follow construction plans and instructions from crew leaders or more experienced workers
· Must communicate daily progress status to supervisor
· Communicate effectively with management
· Perform quality work within deadlines with or without supervision
· Perform all duties as assigned and in a safe manner
*Additional Duties if Driller is also a Crew Foreman*
· Provide Strong Leadership and Guidance for the crew
· Supervises and reports daily production, maintains documentation, and ensure proper paper flow to office staff
· Supervise the crew for timely completion of jobs
· Ensure the crew has proper materials, supplies, tools and equipment necessary to complete work
· Demonstrated ability to keep crews on schedule
· Knowledge of CDL Requirements
· Knowledge of Safety Requirements and Traffic Control
· Knowledge of equipment and vehicles being used by crew
· Ability to follow company process and direction from upper management
· Ensures safety practices are observed by all crew members
· Experience communicating and working with city inspectors
· Report any incident/accident reports in a timely manner
*Qualifications*
· 5 years experience with underground utility construction
· Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License with clean driving record
· CDL License a plus
· Must be able to travel
· Mechanic ability a plus
· Must have broad knowledge of outside plant
· Excellent oral, written and communication skills
· Comply with all Foremost and OSHA safety policies and guidelines
· Must be able to lift 80 pounds frequently
· Must have endurance
· Must be a team player
· Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays, weekends, subject to call out work.
etc.
· Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions
· Ability to work occasional to frequent overtime depending on project or business need
· Must be 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States
· Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and random drug screens
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.
00 - $30.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Overtime
* Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
* How many years experience do you have in a Crew Leader (Foreman) Position?
* Do you have experience with operating a Horizontal Directional Drill (as an Operator or Locator) for installation of underground telecommunications cable?
* Are you willing to frequently travel within Texas?
* Do you have experience with Reading and understand existing underground facility locates?
Experience:
* Horizontal Directional Driller: 3 years (Required)
* Installing Underground Telecommunication Cable Conduit: 3 years (Required)
* Installing Fiber Optic Cable: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* McAllen, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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