Horizontal Directional Drill Operator [2740]

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GridSource has an opening for a Horizontal Directional Drill Operator in Gainesville, FL

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes
- Pay Weekly
- Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k Plan
- Paid sick leave in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws

Why Work for GridSource & its family of companies??
At GridSource, our team of dedicated professionals is committed to delivering excellence and providing top-tier service in the industry. We see ourselves not just as contractors but as partners in your success. We work closely with you throughout every phase of your project, ensuring it stays on schedule and within budget.

What We’re Looking For
We seek individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional quality every day. The ideal candidate anticipates customer needs and provides solutions that address both current and future requirements. We value those who listen to understand rather than simply respond.

Join us now & take advantage of this exciting opportunity!
We have a full-time need for a HDD operator whose responsibilities consists of day-to-day drilling and pullback of various sized conduits for OSP fiber networks. Most of our work is performed under master service agreements with telecom carriers and regional utilities. The work consists of new builds, maintenance, and restoration in rural and metro areas. The scope of work varies between each job.

What You’ll Do
• Ability to operate horizontal directional drill rigs efficiently and safely with safety being a top priority, along with balancing production metrics
• Ability to operate HDD locating equipment and train new hires on proper HDD locating standards
• Operate mini excavator safely and efficiently
• Place vaults/pedestals when necessary
• Push/pull coax or fiber when required
• Read prints and demonstrate good judgement in the field
• Perform all duties adhering to company safety procedures and policies
• Possess an enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented approach towards work and all work projects
• Work as a team in tandem with supervisor, managers, and other crew members
• Actively follow Accelerated Communications and Construction policies and procedures
• Responsible for providing accurate billing, dailies, timekeeping
• Review plans for any discrepancies
• Verify footage and work completed each day by crews- sub and/or in house
• Ensure good Housekeeping is met on jobsites
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need
• Operating drill and/or locating equipment experience: 2 years
• Operating HDD Rigs Vermeer or Ditch Witch experience: 2 years
• Experience operating a mini excavator
• Experience as an Equipment Operator

GridSource is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are encouraged to apply. GridSource is committed to hiring, recruiting, and promoting associates without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. GridSource is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

To apply, please send your resume to Ksenia Wiswall at Email

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listed 08.24.24 • expires 11.22.24