Underground Drill / Trench Operator

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.