HDD (Horizontal Directional Drill Technician II -Fiber Optics

Description

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and for the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so.

We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce.

Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!

Position Overview

Are you someone who enjoys working with your hands, being outdoors, and taking pride in a job well done? OurHDD Technician II - Fiber Opticsrole might be the perfect fit for you. In this position, you'll be part of a supportive, skilled team that works together to safely and efficiently install the fiber optic infrastructure that keeps our communities connected. Your day-to-day will be hands-on and full of variety from operating directional drills and installing conduit to pulling cable and setting up network components like handholes and pedestals. Youll also play a key role in site prep, cleanup, and keeping our equipment running smoothly. If youre comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces, enjoy learning new things, and want to grow your skills in a fast-paced, rewarding field, wed love to have you on board. This is more than just a job its an opportunity to be part of something thats built to last.

What You'll Do

- 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

Working Conditions

- Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel

- Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions

- Able to work in confined spaces

- Able to walk long distances

- Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance

What You'll Bring

Horizontal directional drilling experience is required with 2+ years preferred

Mastery of HDD Technician I Job Duties

Operate directional bore equipment for underground utility construction

Learn all aspects of the drilling machine and sond beacon operations

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

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

Assist with worksite housekeeping duties and equipment inspections

Provide roadway flagging support for the operatio