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Pillar Innovations · 3 weeks ago

HDD (Horizontal Directional Drill Technician II -Fiber Optics - Grantsville, Md

Grantsville, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in various industries. They are seeking a Horizontal Directional Drill Technician II - Fiber Optics to join their skilled team in safely and efficiently installing fiber optic infrastructure, while handling various responsibilities related to underground utility construction.

EnergyMiningRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Operate directional bore equipment for underground utility construction

Perform all aspects of the drilling machine and sound beacon operations

Operate trenchers, plows, backhoes, excavator, and skid steer

Install and pull underground conduit and cable without disrupting utilities

Perform potholing to verify utilities

Work with other crews within the fiber department to complete joint tasks including general site preparation, restoration, right of way (ROW) maintenance, etc

Locate and guide the drill head

Assist with marking underground proposed design route with respect to utilities and underground systems

Read and interpret design packages

Lead and mentor less experienced coworkers

Qualification

Horizontal directional drillingDirectional bore equipment operationUnderground conduit installationTrencher operationBackhoe operationExcavator operationSkid steer operationPotholingBasic hand tools operationPreventative maintenanceSafety awarenessTeam collaborationMentoring

Required

Mastery of HDD Technician I Job Duties

Operate directional bore equipment for underground utility construction

Learn all aspects of the drilling machine and sound beacon operations

Learn to load, secure, and mobilize equipment safely and effectively

Operate trenchers, plows, backhoes, excavator, and skid steer

Operate tampers, jackhammers, drills, and saws

Operate basic hand tools (Cordless Drill, Hammer, Wrench, Socket Set, Shovel)

Install and pull underground conduit and cable without disrupting utilities

Perform potholing to verify utilities

Install handholes, pedestals, and marker posts

Work with other crews within the fiber department to complete joint tasks including general site preparation, restoration, right of way (ROW) maintenance, etc

Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on equipment and tools

Assist with performing minor field repairs on equipment

Assist with locating and guiding the drill head

Assist with maintaining water tanks and associated water line connections to support drilling operations

Able to work in confined spaces

Able to walk long distances

Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance