Job Title: Directional Drill Operator
Company: Utility Solutions Group (USG)
Location: Columbia, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us:
At Utility Solutions Group (USG), we are a trusted leader in utility infrastructure, committed to delivering high-quality solutions in fiber optics and telecommunications. With a focus on innovation, safety, and integrity, USG partners with communities and organizations to build and maintain the networks that power the future.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious individual to join our team as a fiber construction directional drill operator. In the driller role, you will lead a crew in the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground telecommunications infrastructure. This position offers opportunities for career growth and training in a fast-paced, outdoor work environment.
Directional Drill Operator
Pay is based on experience and driver's license CDL driver's start at $28+ an hour guaranteed 40 hours a week with unlimited overtime.
Job Description:
•Responsible for daily maintenance on truck and boring machine.
•Perform critical care and service to the machine after each use and each day.
•Adhere to all manufacturer provided safety operational procedures and industry safety standards.
•Operate the drill and provide training and assistance to coworkers.
•Perform routine labor (potholing, equipment set-up, conduit/duct/cable placement, set pedestals) as required.
•Drive vehicle with drill to the jobsite.
•Willingness to cross-train as a bore locator as required.
•Operator will direct others to/or mix bore gel for the machine.
•Prior experience operating drilling equipment required and must work well with others and participate on a crew.
•Must understand utility locate law and compliance procedures.
•Responsibilities include pre-job site survey/inspection to assure all utilities have been located and accounted for, planning the job, assign work tasks to laborers.
•Assure all located utilities that are in the construction path have been pot-holed, assist in other jobsite labor tasks (set pedestals, place pipe/conduit, pull cables, etc.).
•Willingness to cross-train to become proficient at operating drill machine.
•Possess experience operating a utility locator, experience in underground utility construction, will accept a leadership role and responsibility for a crew.
Requirements:
•Must have directional drill locator experience.
•Effectively communicate with other departments to handle escalating issues in a timely manner.
•Multi-task and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
•Possess strong problem solving and decision-making skills while using good judgment.
•Possess an enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented approach towards work and all work projects.
Additional Responsibilities .
•On-call support when needed
•Utilize hand tools and equipment safely and effectively for installation tasks.
•Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently while adhering to safety protocols.
•Document work performed and maintain accurate records of installations and repairs.
We are looking for someone to come join our team as a driller in the Columbia, SC area. Join us in delivering exceptional service while advancing your career in the telecommunications industry!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28 plus per hour
Benefits:
•Opportunities for advancement
•Professional development assistance
Physical Setting:
Schedule:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.00 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
•Lexington, SC 29073 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•Lexington, SC 29073: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person