Directional Drill Operator

2 months ago

Birmingham, United States Lightspeed Construction Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

At Lightspeed Construction Group, we take a people-first approach to construction. We know communications infrastructure construction isn’t just about fiber and towers. It’s about collaboration and honesty. At Lightspeed, a Full Circle Fiber Partners company, we bring more than steel toes and hard hats to the job site – we bring teamwork and integrity, and we do everything with a mindset of safety. Just as a well-placed network connects a community, a well-organized team powers all projects to success. Service excellence, pioneering experience, and a passion for what we do – that’s Lightspeed.

Lightspeed is a dynamic organization of diverse, customer-focused people committed to our Core Values: Service Excellence, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, Fairness and Mutual Respect. We are looking for motivated and professional individuals to grow with our team. Lightspeed offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, matching 401K and more.

Job Summary:
The Directional Drill Operator is responsible for operating a Horizontal Directional Drill in accordance with OSHA guidelines. This position is responsible for safety and may direct workflow of a crew over drilling operations. The Directional Bore operator is responsible for the safety and quality of the crew.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to meet background requirements and pass a drug test.

  • Knowledge of telecommunications industry

  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

  • Ability to work independently

  • Ability to supervise and motivate others

  • Ability to communicate effectively within all levels in the organization

  • Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks and meet deadlines

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Ability to make decisions and work collaboratively with others to solve problems

  • Ability to prioritize and organize effectively

  • Ability to analyze and interpret data

  • Ability to effectively present information to management

  • Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure

  • Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties

  • Ability to think strategically and anticipate future trends, needs and expectations

  • An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image;

  • Good verbal communications and writing skills.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate heavy equipment including the directional drill.

  • Read specifications such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.

  • Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.

  • Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.

  • Confer with Project Manager, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.

  • Arrange for repairs of equipment or machinery.

  • Review and process damage claims.

  • Follow the Company’s policies and procedures

  • Perform other duties as requested by the manager.

Additional Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of construction work experience

  • Understanding of all safety requirements per OSHA specifications.

  • Valid Driver’s License required

  • CDL-A preferred

  • Experience with operation of Drill and/ or other Heavy equipment.

Working Conditions-Field environment, flexibility of schedule.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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