Directional Drill Operator, Telecom

About the role

TAK Broadband is seeking a Horizontal Directional Drill Operator to join their team in Arizona (traveling to surrounding areas such as Cottonwood, Prescott Valley, Phoenix, Sedona, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Operate drilling equipment in both standard and high-risk areas with live utilities.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot 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.
• Complete all projects with safety as the #1 priority, ensuring compliance with internal safety standards and all governmental orders, including 811 safe digging requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• Able 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.
• Able to multi-task, shifting from one task to another without interruption.
• Able to work with a noise level from moderate to loud.
• Able to lift and carry up to 70lbs as needed.
• Able to complete work outdoors, in tight spaces or elevated by bending, reaching, twisting, climbing in all weather conditions year round.
• Able 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).

Benefits

Full Time Compensation: $25 - $38 per hour, DOE (per diem for work outside of area)

Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match!

25K Company Paid Life Insurance

Career Development & Advancement Opportunities!