TekCom Resources is seeking an Underground Equipment/Directional Drill Operator for a full-time, permanent-hire role with our telecom construction client. This role will require out of town travel for 30 days at a time.
As an Underground Equipment/Directional Drill Operator, you will operate heavy equipment necessary for underground fiber installation - i.E. Plowing, installing duct, pulling fiber and burying drops. Candidates MUST have directional drilling experience to be considered for this role. This work is focused on mostly rural construction.
Your duties will include:
•Safely and effectively operate Directional Drill/underground equipment for the purpose of installing fiber optics infrastructure.
•Assist with location and verification of utilities prior to work.
•Help keep projects on schedule and ensure quality of underground installation work meets company standards.
•Participate in the maintenance of an organized warehouse and "yard."
•Communicate with customers on potential issues and pass that feedback along to Foreman or Construction Coordinator.
Our client would like to see this experience in your background:
•At least 1-2 years of underground construction experience; utilities construction experience unrelated to telecom, such as gas, power and water line installation, is relevant and welcome for this role! •Supervisory experience is not required but is highly valuable.
• CDL licensure is VERY valuable for this role
*** Candidates must have current eligibility to work compliantly in the USA, unfortunately no visa sponsorships, transfers, OPT's or C2C can be considered at this time for this opportunity. ***
Benefits: Employees (and their families) have a choice of plans to purchase and enroll, including medical/vision, minimum essential coverage and/or dental. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan after meeting the enrollment criteria.
TekCom Resources, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. In keeping with this commitment, we will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: Recruiters@TekComResources.com. We are compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.
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