Horizontal Directional Drill Technician II - Fiber - Grantsville

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.

Position Overview:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Operate directional bore equipment for underground utility construction
• Perform all aspects of the drilling machine and sond beacon operations
• Load, secure, and mobilize equipment safely and effectively
• Operate trenchers, plows, backhoes, excavator, and skid steer
• Operate tampers, jackhammers, drills, and saws when needed
• Operate basic hand tools (Cordless Drill, Hammer, Wrench, Socket Set, Shovel)
• Install and pull underground conduit and cable without disrupting utilities
• Perform potholing to verify utilities
• Install handholes, pedestals, and marker posts
• Work 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 tools
• Locate and guide the drill head
• Perform minor field repairs on equipment
• Maintain water tanks and associated water line connections to support drilling operations
• Perform worksite housekeeping duties and equipment inspections
• Provide roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification
• Perform work site restoration
• Recognize and identify general safety hazards and electrical-specific hazards
• Assist with marking underground proposed design route with respect to utilities and underground systems
• Read and interpret design packages
• Properly winterize equipment and perform advanced safety equipment checks
• Complete documentation to include record-keeping, billing, and inventory, etc.
• Complete daily close of business (COB) reports for customers
• Make utility locate requests
• Lead and mentor less experienced coworkers
• Lead team members as required

• Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel
• Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Able to walk long distances
• Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance

What You'll Bring:

• Horizontal directional drilling experience is required with 2+ years preferred
• Mastery of HDD Technician I Job Duties
• Operate directional bore equipment for underground utility construction
• Learn all aspects of the drilling machine and sond beacon operations
• Learn to load, secure, and mobilize equipment safely and effectively
• Operate trenchers, plows, backhoes, excavator, and skid steer
• Operate 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 utilities
• Perform potholing to verify utilities
• Install handholes, pedestals, and marker posts
• Work 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 tools
• Assist with performing minor field repairs on equipment
• Assist with locating and guiding the drill head
• Assist with maintaining water tanks and associated water line connections to support drilling operations
• Assist with worksite housekeeping duties and equipment inspections
• Provide roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification
• Assist with work site restoration
• Assist in the completion of documentation to include record-keeping, billing, and inventory, etc.
• Learn to recognize general safety hazards and electrical-specific hazards
• Assist with marking underground proposed design route with respect to utilities and underground systems
• Learn to complete daily close of business (COB) reports for customers
• Assist with collecting information to make utility locate requests
• Valid CDL Driver’s License is required
• Proficient with the use and operation of the following equipment: ladders, bucket truck, cable puller, and reel stands preferred
• Proficient with the use and operation of small equipment (i.e., mini-excavator, forklift, bobcat, telehandler, skid steer, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of excavation standards and equipment required
• Flagger Certification required
• General construction experience preferred
• Comfortable working in confined spaces
• Previous experience and knowledge of underground utility installations
• Ability to read and interpret OSP (outside plant) design drawings and job specifications preferred
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to apply technical expertise to a variety of situations, evaluating problems and implementing the best solutions
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain professionalism
• Compute basic math calculations and take measurements
• Familiar with Microsoft Software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel

How We'll Support You:

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
• On-the-job mentoring and training
• Internal job postings
• Performance and salary reviews
• Employee feedback program
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
• Bonuses and incentives for working safely
• Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
• PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Overtime available as applicable
• Advancement through tailored employee career paths
• Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
• Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances

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.

Min: USD $25.00/Hr.

Max: USD $30.00/Hr.