Underground Locator/Operator - Fiber (Heartland Solutions - Gas City, IN)

Heartland Tower Solutions•Kokomo, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Tower Solutions, LLC is hiring an Underground Locator/Operator for its Fibercom division. The role leads a directional bore crew and performs work to client, industry, and company standards, with little to no supervision. The position requires understanding the scope of work, tracking production, marking up prints, and planning equipment and material needs. The employee may occasionally stand in as Foreman. Travel is required; hotel accommodations and a daily per diem allowance are provided. The role involves locating bore paths and utility lines, operating directional drilling and DCI tracking equipment, setting up bore rigs, mixing fluid, and helping place telecommunications cable. The employee also reads plans and permits, maintains equipment and vehicles, reports progress and upcoming needs, and ensures work meets quality and safety requirements. The position includes work outdoors and on or around customer property, with frequent travel and physically demanding tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience locating drill string and running a crew.
Basic mathematical skills.
For-hire/chauffeur's license, or a CDL permit before starting employment and the ability to obtain a CDL within 90 days of hire.
Valid unrestricted driver's license and ability to be insured by Heartland Solutions' insurance provider.
Local to the area or willing to relocate.
Willingness and ability to travel, work long hours, weekends, overtime, and a non-structured schedule.
Experience in fiber outside plant construction or related work, including placement of copper or fiber telecommunications cable.
Ability to read and interpret construction prints, plans, and specifications.
Experience operating heavy equipment.
Ability to climb poles and work from aerial buckets.
Attention to detail; ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions; and ability to multitask across projects.
Time management, planning, organizational, and job-prioritization skills.
Ability to use technical documentation and literature.
Self-motivation, ability to work in a team, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Effective written and oral communication and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the directional bore crew and assist with training new hires.
Read and interpret construction prints, blueprints, plans, specifications, and permits.
Track production, mark up prints, and plan equipment and material needs.
Locate bore paths for drilling equipment and locate and pothole utility lines.
Set up bore rigs, mix drilling fluid, attach product to be pulled in, and accurately operate DCI tracking systems.
Perform daily maintenance on jobsite equipment and vehicles, and be responsible for vehicles and equipment in the employee's control.
Follow applicable federal, state, and local laws and permitting requirements.
Complete installation work according to quality standards and company and OSHA safety procedures and practices.
Restore work areas to project requirements.
Identify potential issues before and during work and report project progress and upcoming needs to the Foreman to avoid delays.
Work professionally on and around customer property and maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
Occasionally stand in as Foreman.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by upper management.