Underground Directional Driller Job at TekCom Resources, Inc., Buford, GA

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  • TekCom Resources, Inc.
  • Buford, GA

Job Description

TekCom Resources is looking for an Underground Directional Driller for a full-time, direct hire role with a telecom construction firm in the Buford, GA (Atlanta Metro) area!

As an OSP Underground Directional Driller, you will operate heavy equipment necessary for underground fiber installation - i.e. plowing, installing duct, pulling fiber and burying drops. Candidates MUST have directional drilling experience to be considered for this role. This work is focused in and around, so your work will take you up to 1-2 hours outside of market, but overnight travel is not a typical part of this role. 

Your duties will include:
  • Operate heavy equipment to plow, place duct, pull cable and direct bury mainline and drops
  • Assist with location and verification of utilities prior to work
  • Read utility locates, coordinate potholing and ensure safety of existing facilities
  • Help keep projects on schedule and ensure quality of underground installation work meets company standards
  • Participate in the maintenance of an organized warehouse and yard
  • Communicate with customers on potential issues and pass that feedback along to Construction and Project Managers as needed
  • Participating in the training of incoming team members under your supervision.
  • Read prints and have knowledge of underground construction process
  • Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment, tools and supplies
Our client would like to see this experience in your background:
  • At least 1-2 years of underground directional drilling experience for OSP/fiber projects
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment, including, but not limited to a directional drill, trencher, backhoe, excavator, etc.
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions
  • Be able to identify and troubleshoot problems
  • Positive attitude, hard work ethic and priority for safety
  • CDL and DOT medical card required.

Key Terms:
Outside Plant, OSP, fiber optics, coax, fiber, underground drilling, directional drill, heavy equipment operator, CDL, horizonal bore rig, horizontal directional drilling, plow, telecom construction, utilities, underground construction, underground installation.

TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Full time, Night shift,

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