Job description

Company Profile:

Canadian Fiber Optics Corp is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high-speed internet services in rural / remote communities and regions. The Company deploys core expertise in fiber construction and strategic industry partnerships to deliver critical fiber infrastructure and high-speed internet services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. From design and construction to network operations, to the provision of end-user services, CFOC connects rural businesses and communities to the world.

Job Summary:

A Directional Drill Operator will be responsible for safely operating the Directional Drill to place product underground. We are looking for someone who can safely provide high-quality work while working efficiently. This position is not a contract-based position. This job will require the ability to travel for work. It can be physically demanding and may require 8 – 12-hour days in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner.
• Operate a Drill Rig ranging from 8x10 to 24x40, efficiently to facilitate instillation of conduit for underground Fiber Optic cable.
• Inspect and maintain equipment regularly including preventative maintenance.
• Operate motorized vehicle and trailer and properly secure and transport equipment to a work site and safely off-load.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork and documentation.
• Pull cable through conduit and ducting with the use of equipment or by hand.
• Perform labor tasks with the use of shovel and hand tools to complete each assignment, including site clean-up.
• Ensure effective use of time, materials, fuel, and equipment.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Punctual
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Class 5 driver's license
• Some experience operating a Drilling Rig, 1-ton Trucks and Trailers is required
• Experience working with fiber optics is an asset
• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to manage a physically demanding job that involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting, working at heights, and in confined spaces as well as the ability to travel for work.

What We Offer:

At Canadian Fiber Construction Corp. our priority is our employees. We are consistently working to provide a safe work environment as well as competitive wages and many opportunities to gain experience and grow. We work at a pace that does not compromise our safety or quality of workmanship. If you have a commitment to deliver results and make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 11-hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay