OSP Telecommunications Directional Driller
Core
Operating Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment to install underground conduit and utility lines for telecommunications, fiber optic, gas, and electric utilities.
Role type
Field technician (HDD operator)
Builds
Underground utility infrastructure (conduit, fiber optic, gas, electric lines)
Domain
Telecommunications infrastructure / Underground utility construction
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
HDD equipment operation, underground utility construction, conduit installation, outdoor work in all weather, heavy lifting, blueprint reading
Preferred skills
Vermeer/Ditch Witch/American Augers rig operation, fiber optic construction, gas/electric utility construction, crew leadership
Technologies
Vermeer drill rigs, Ditch Witch drill rigs, American Augers drill rigs
Responsibilities
Operate HDD equipment, install underground conduit and utility lines, work in underground utility construction environments, coordinate daily work activities (Foreman), oversee field crews (Foreman)
Seniority
Entry-level to Foreman