HDD DRILLER - TELECOM

We are looking for competent and experienced HDD Driller to work on drilling projects in the Edmonton area. The successful candidates will be determined by their experience and attitude toward working in demanding environments with long hours. Our focus is on safety and flawless service - we want to hire people have the same priorities.

We offer competitive wages, health and dental benefits, and free golf at the company owned golf course.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide some idea of the tasks you may be performing, a list of responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Read and understand drawings, construct forms and rebar reinforcement as per project specifications;
• Executing field projects according to instructions provided by the client, project manager and the field supervisor;
• Read and interpret plans, locates or diagrams and perform required work;
• Locator and Drill Operator will work together to operate the directional drill to place cables and /or conduit;
• Drill to specifications on maps, and in accordance with the bore path;
• Communicate with the locator to determine bore path prior to drilling;
• Participate in site safety including pre-job orientations, tailgate meetings, ensure all safety paperwork is accurate and complete;
• Responsible for ensuring permits are valid and completing drilling specific documentation;
• Work with minimal supervision and direction;
• Follow all safety and quality control procedures;
• Read and interpret plans, locates or diagrams and perform required work;
• Other drilling / labor tasks as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements and qualifications for this position are a combination of skills and attitude:

• 3+ years HDD drilling experience for fibre;
• Read and interpret plans, locates or diagrams and perform required work;
• Telecom, fibre and shallow utility experience required;
• Ditch Witch experience – HDD shallow utilities specifically;
• Must be able to work outdoors in varied weather conditions;
• Physically fit and capable of lifting +50lbs;
• Strong work ethic;
• Safety conscious;
• Neat and diligent in maintaining equipment;
• Good judgement and problem-solving capacity;
• Ability to work in a fast- paced environment with tight deadlines and repetitive tasks;
• Ability to think and react to changing conditions quickly;
• Strong manual dexterity and hand eye coordination;
• A valid Class 5 driver's license with clean abstract (required);

SAFETY CERTIFICATES REQUIRED

• Ground Disturbance Level 2 / Supervisory training (required)
• CSTS 2020 training (required)