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

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

Heartland Tower Solutions, LLC is Hiring!

Safety-Quality-Efficiency -- Keys to this long-term opportunity for career growth and great benefits.

Heartland Solutions, a Fibercom division of Heartland Tower Solutions, LLC, is a Midwest leader in the construction, and service of fiber facilities, is growing! We are investing in our personnel with an educational pathway for career advancement. We believe in establishing competitive pay tied directly to knowledge-based level assessment, a clear path to advancement, and empowering its staff for success in a highly competitive & ever-growing industry.

Travel is required. Hotel accommodations, and a daily per diem allowance are provided by Heartland Tower Solutions.

Our benefits include:
• Referral Bonus
• Insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, supplemental)
• Competitive Pay
• Potential For Bonus
• 401K (Company Match)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Underground Locator/Operator will be responsible for leading the directional bore crew while maintaining or exceeding requirements and standards of client, industry and company. This requires full knowledge and understanding of the scope of work and to perform the work with little to no supervision. The UL/O will be required to track production, properly markup prints, plan equipment and material needs. Occasionally, the UL/O may be required to temporarily stand-in as Foreman.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude that reflects the mission and standards of Heartland Tower Solutions
• Comply with all company standards, policies and procedures
• Lead others by example
• Lead Directional Bore crew and assist training new hires
• Read and interpret blueprints and permits
• Adhere to all Federal, State, Local laws and permitting pertaining to each jobsite
• Locate the bore path for the Drilling equipment
• Perform daily maintenance on all jobsite equipment and vehicles
• Ensure proper bore rig set-up, and fluid mixing
• Able to properly attach product to be pulled in
• Able to accurately operate DCI tracking systems
• Able to locate and pothole necessary utility lines
• Demonstrate good judgement in the field
• Perform all duties adhering to company safety procedures and policies
• Ensures all installation work is done according to quality standards, always complying with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices according to OSHA
• Restore area to project requirements
• Understand field prints to determine what work is to be performed as well as point out potential issues before and during work
• Report project progress to the Foreman and relate the needs for the days to come avoiding delays of work due to lack of materials and equipment
• Work in, on and around customer property while following company policies and maintaining the highest level of professionalism towards any customer and their property
• Locate the bore path for the drilling equipment
• Ensure proper bore rig set-up, and fluid mixing
• Able to accurately operate DCI tracking systems
• Directly responsible for all vehicles and equipment in their control
• The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by upper management of the company (subject to all applicable federal and state laws)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Able to climb poles and work from aerial buckets
• Experience in Fiber outside plant construction or related experience, which includes experience in the placement of telecommunication cable (copper and fiber)
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, plans and specifications
• Ability to travel for projects
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Must possess extreme attention to detail
• Able to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions
• Ability to multi-task effectively and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Must have time management, planning, organizational and job prioritizing skills.
• Ability to effectively utilize technical documentation and literature
• Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work in a team atmosphere
• Must obtain an independent work style and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Must have basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Must possess effective written and oral communication skills
• Customer Service skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Must be able and willing to travel
• Frequently will be working outside in conditions that include: inclement weather, heat and humidity, extreme cold and exposure to dust and asphalt
• Intermittently working near moving mechanical parts
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or craw
• Frequently required to push, pull, lift, reach and carry objects such as tools, material and equipment weighing up to 75 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have basic mathematical skills
• Minimum of 2 years of experience locating drill string and running crew
• Valid Class A CDL preferred
• For-hire/chauffer's license required (or CDL permit required before starting employment, and must obtain CDL within 90 days of hire)

OTHER REQUIRMENTS:

• Must be local or willing to relocate to this area
• Must hold and maintain a valid unrestricted Driver's License and be insurable by Heartland Solutions' insurance provider
• Willing to work long hours, weekends, non-structured schedule, overtime, etc.

Come join our Team for a great career in the wireless industry!
Apply today!