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Pillar Innovations

HDD (Horizontal Directional Drill Technician II -Fiber Optics

Pillar Innovations, Grantsville, Maryland, United States, 21536

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HDD (Horizontal Directional Drill Technician II - Fiber Optics)

Pillar Innovations

is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country. We are seeking an HDD Technician II - Fiber Optics to join our team. This role is hands-on, outdoors, and involves installing fiber optic infrastructure as part of a skilled team that safely and efficiently services our communities.

What You'll Do

Operate directional bore equipment for underground utility construction

Perform all aspects of drilling machine and sound beacon operations

Operate trenchers, plows, backhoes, excavator, and skid steer

Install and pull underground conduit and cable without disrupting utilities

Perform potholing to verify utilities

Work with other crews within the fiber department to complete joint tasks including site preparation, restoration, ROW maintenance, etc.

Locate and guide the drill head

Assist with marking underground proposed design routes with respect to utilities

Read and interpret design packages

Lead and mentor less experienced coworkers

Working Conditions

Walk/touch/handle objects and operate tools; climb ladders and stairs; crawl and kneel

Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions

Able to work in confined spaces and at heights

Able to walk long distances

Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance

What You'll Bring

Horizontal directional drilling experience required; 2+ years preferred

Mastery of HDD Technician I duties

Ability to load, secure, and mobilize equipment safely and effectively

Experience with trencher, plow, backhoe, excavator, and skid steer operation

Ability to perform potholing and install handholes and pedestals

Experience with site preparation, restoration, and right-of-way maintenance

Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on equipment

Assist with field repairs and effective equipment troubleshooting

Support with locating/drilling guidance and water system support for drilling operations

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Oil and Gas

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