Horizontal Directional Drill Operator, Telecom
Full-time Employee
Montana
Butte, Montana
Starts
February/March
Pay
$25-$38 per hour, DOE. Full Time/Paid Weekly. Full benefit package (medical, dental, vision). Paid time off. 401(k) with company match! 25k paid life insurance policy. Independent work/team collaboration. Career development/advancement opportunities.
Qualifications
We are seeking a Horizontal Directional Drill Operator to join our team in Butte, MT. In this role you will operate drilling equipment in both standard and high-risk areas, with live utilities. You will perform conduit splicing, vault/pedestal placement and fiber/coax placement as well as general restoration and cleanup.
Job Description
Requirements
• 1+ years of directional drilling experience required
• Strong communication and coordination with locators, support crews, and other team members
• Understanding of drill mechanics, soil types, fluid mixtures and locator technology
• Ability to travel and work outside of business hours when needed, overtime, etc., in all seasons
• Excellent customer service, time management, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• High level of energy, motivation and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, shifting from one task to another without interruption
• Ability to work with a noise level from moderate to loud
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70lbs as needed
• Ability to complete work outdoors, tight spaces or elevated by bending, reaching, twisting, climbing in all weather conditions year round
• Ability to safely work and navigate various terrains, managing equipment, safety equipment and tools
• Must provide a valid government-issued photo ID for verification; a driver’s license is required if the role involves driving
• Class A CDL Required
• Passing of all pre-employment requirements (MVR, Background Check, Drug Screen)
The Role
• Transport heavy equipment and materials to job sites
• Ensure all utilities have been located and a visual verification completed prior to job start
• Read staking sheets to determine construction requirements and plan drilling operations
• Operate drilling equipment, support vehicles and other construction equipment to complete assigned projects
• Perform pilot bores, ream the path and pull back cable/pipe along a predetermined precise underground route in collaboration with a drill locator and vac crews
• Complete drilling in both standard and high-risk areas with live utilities
• Maintain a safe work site with proper set up and clean-up of job sites, including surface restoration
• Maintain a working knowledge of utility depths and placements
• Troubleshot and make operational adjustments as needed, conferring with construction manager and others to resolve problems
• Ensure vehicles, equipment and tools are properly maintained, in good repair and secured in a safe manner daily
• Maintain daily bore logs and progress reports
• Complete all projects with safety as the #1 priority, ensure compliance with internal safety standards and all governmental orders, including 811 safe digging requirements
• Other duties as assigned
• 1+ years of directional drilling experience required
• Strong communication and coordination with locators, support crews, and other team members
• Understanding of drill mechanics, soil types, fluid mixtures and locator technology
• Ability to travel and work outside of business hours when needed, overtime, etc., in all seasons
• Excellent customer service, time management, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• High level of energy, motivation and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, shifting from one task to another without interruption
• Ability to work with a noise level from moderate to loud
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70lbs as needed
• Ability to complete work outdoors, tight spaces or elevated by bending, reaching, twisting, climbing in all weather conditions year round
• Ability to safely work and navigate various terrains, managing equipment, safety equipment and tools
• Must provide a valid government-issued photo ID for verification; a driver’s license is required if the role involves driving
• Class A CDL Required
• Passing of all pre-employment requirements (MVR, Background Check, Drug Screen)
The Role
• Transport heavy equipment and materials to job sites
• Ensure all utilities have been located and a visual verification completed prior to job start
• Read staking sheets to determine construction requirements and plan drilling operations
• Operate drilling equipment, support vehicles and other construction equipment to complete assigned projects
• Perform pilot bores, ream the path and pull back cable/pipe along a predetermined precise underground route in collaboration with a drill locator and vac crews
• Complete drilling in both standard and high-risk areas with live utilities
• Maintain a safe work site with proper set up and clean-up of job sites, including surface restoration
• Maintain a working knowledge of utility depths and placements
• Troubleshot and make operational adjustments as needed, conferring with construction manager and others to resolve problems
• Ensure vehicles, equipment and tools are properly maintained, in good repair and secured in a safe manner daily
• Maintain daily bore logs and progress reports
• Complete all projects with safety as the #1 priority, ensure compliance with internal safety standards and all governmental orders, including 811 safe digging requirements
• Other duties as assigned
Contact
Steve Kotansky
920-267-6455
920-267-6455
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About Us
TAK Broadband is a leading end-to-end U.S. fiber broadband network construction contractor operating in 42 states. It builds more than just networks; it connects communities to new valuable digital opportunities. TAK offers comprehensive service solutions, from construction to drops to fulfillment. TAK’s ecosystem of partners allows it to successfully complete every project starting from the first point of conception. This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and more than 700 professional technicians.
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
TAK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and are committed to providing equal access throughout our employment practices. Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations during the application and hiring process by contacting
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
TAK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and are committed to providing equal access throughout our employment practices. Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations during the application and hiring process by contacting
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