Underground Horizontal Directional Driller/Foreman

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