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Verita Telecommunications Corp.

Directional Drill Operator

Verita Telecommunications Corp., Winston-Salem, NC, United States


Position Description

Title: Directional Drill Operator

Effective Date: October 2024

Reports: Construction Supervisor/Construction Manager

FLSA:Non-exempt

ESSENTIALDUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Verita Telecommunications is seeking a Directional Drill Operator to safely operate a directional drill to place product underground and to work with the Locator to make decision on depths to drill at to avoid hitting underground utilities.
  • Develop plan for bore shot with onsite team
  • Complete Job Site Assessment on every job site.
  • Inspect and maintain all job equipment, including drill equipment and mixing unit.
  • Assure all safety measures are in place
  • Responsible for assisting in potholing, remediation, setting hand holes and pulling fiber.
  • Verify existing utilities.
  • Other duties as assigned
CERTIFICATIONS (OBTAINABLE/RENEWABLE UPON ACCEPTANCE but required):
  • CDL Class A preferred
  • Driver License Required
  • OHSA 10 Certification
  • High school diploma, or equivalent
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of 2 years working (Preferred 3 years) with Vermeer or Ditch Witch DDD, or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 2 years working in telecommunications industry
  • Mechanical aptitude may require the individual to do minor equipment repair work
Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:
  • Able to work in trenches, manholes, tunnels and confined spaces and in work settings with moderate to loud noise levels.
  • Able to move in different positions - crouching, kneeling, reaching, bending and lifting 75 lbs., unassisted
  • Working in inclement weather conditions, heat, cold, rain, ice, snow and wind.
  • The position requires clarity of vision with the ability to judge distance and space relationship.
  • Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Willing to travel when necessary


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The statements included in the description are intended to reflect the general nature and level of work assigned to this classification and should not be interpreted as all inclusive.