Directional Drill Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Horizontal Directional Drill Operator

What You'll Do :

• Confirm bore path with Field Supervisor / Construction Manager and Drill Locator (including walking the bore path)
• Operate directional drills, mini-excavators, and other equipment to install underground fiber
• Set up job equipment and reel trailers proficiently
• Perform utility exposes (potholing) and understand the utility locate process
• Locate other utilities as needed and maintain clearances from other utilities, ground, road, highway, sidewalk, and non-pedestrian areas
• Transport, handle, and place conduits (rolled and stick) in a proper manner
• Properly transport and install fiber reels
• Install fiber cables in conduits following proper procedures
• Set and secure pedestals and vaults accurately
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Adhere to OSHA safety requirements to ensure safe and efficient completion of the job(s)
• Maintain regular phone communication throughout the workday
• Perform any other duties as assigned

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About Us :

As fiber build experts, ByVerTek provides turnkey services for broadband infrastructure projects where failure is not an option. From design, engineering and locating, to aerial and underground construction and fiber-to-the-home fulfillment, we help digital providers build, upgrade, and maintain the physical infrastructure for delivering high-speed Internet, video, voice, wireless and IoT services – from residential and commercial builds to state-wide fiber network expansions. Our dedication to do it all correctly, safely, on time and on budget has earned us ongoing business from many of the biggest names in the industry. Plus, as a minority owned and controlled business, we can help you meet spending goals for diverse supplier programs.

We offer our employees :

ByVerTek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.