Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Job Locations US-MD-Grantsville Title Horizontal Directional Drill Technician - Grantsville, MD ID 2024-3275 Category Fiber Optic Employment Type Regular Full-Time About Us Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country. Position Overview

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

 

The general role of the HDD (Horizontal Directional Drill) Technician I – Fiber Optics is to be responsible for all duties associated with and related to the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of directional drills as well as potholing, installing conduit, pulling cable, installing handholes, pedestals and marker posts.  This position will be expected to be involved with all drilling, conduit installation, cable pulling, and other installation and network repair work as required.  Other primary duties are to perform general site preparation, restoration, and right-of-way maintenance duties as well as perform preventative maintenance and inspections on equipment.

 

This individual understands each product and supports the improvement of operational efficiency and must be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

 

The HDD Technician I reports to the Project Manager - Fiber Optics and will work primarily out of their assigned location.

 

Perks/Benefits

Comprehensive BenefitsHealth/Life insurance401(k) retirement planShort/Long term disabilityPaid time off and holidaysPaid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town workEmployee focused work environmentOn-the-job mentoring and trainingInternal job postingsPerformance and salary reviewsEmployee feedback programAdvancement through defined employee career pathsSafety-first and drug free work environmentsBonuses and incentives for working safelyCompany provided tools and basic safety equipmentPPE allowances with no restrictions on vendorsWeekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidaysFinancial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the futureScholarship opportunities for dependent children What You'll Do Operate directional bore equipment for underground utility constructionLearn all aspects of the drilling machine and sond beacon operationsLearn to load, secure, and mobilize equipment safely and effectivelyOperate trenchers, plows, backhoes, excavator, and skid steerOperate 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 utilitiesPerform potholing to verify utilitiesInstall handholes, pedestals, and marker postsWork 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 toolsAssist with performing minor field repairs on equipmentAssist with locating and guiding the drill headAssist with maintaining water tanks and associated water line connections to support drilling operationsAssist with worksite housekeeping duties and equipment inspectionsProvide roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger CertificationAssist with work site restorationAssist in the completion of documentation to include record-keeping, billing, and inventory, etc.Learn to recognize general safety hazards and electrical-specific hazardsAssist with marking underground proposed design route with respect to utilities and underground systemsLearn to complete daily close of business (COB) reports for customersAssist with collecting information to make utility locate requests

Other Duties

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Bring No prior experience necessary but horizontal directional drilling experience is preferredValid Driver’s License is required, CDL A preferredExperience with bucket truck, cable puller, and reel stands preferredExperience operating small equipment preferred (i.e., forklift, bobcat, telehandler, skid steer, etc.) Basic knowledge of earth moving/excavation equipment preferredGeneral construction and/or flagging experience preferredComfortable working in confined spacesExperience and knowledge of underground utility installations preferredAbility to read, interpret, and follow OSP (outside plant) design drawings and job specifications preferredAbility to work effectively under minimal supervisionPossess strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain professionalismCompute basic math calculations and take measurementsFamiliar with Microsoft Software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel

Working Conditions

Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneelWork indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditionsAble to work in confined spacesAble to walk long distancesAble to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

 

AAP/EEO Statement 
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

 

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How We'll Support You

Perks/Benefits 

Comprehensive BenefitsHealth/Life insurance401(k) retirement planShort/Long term disabilityPaid time off and holidaysPaid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town workEmployee focused work environmentOn-the-job mentoring and trainingInternal job postingsPerformance and salary reviewsEmployee feedback programSafety-first and drug free work environmentsBonuses and incentives for working safelyCompany provided tools and basic safety equipmentPPE allowances with no restrictions on vendorsWeekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidaysAdvancement through defined employee career pathsFinancial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the futureScholarship opportunities for dependent children

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

 

AAP/EEO Statement 
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

 

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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