Horizontal Directional Drilling Technician

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Madison, WI
In-Office
Entry level
Information Technology • Internet of Things • Mobile • On-Demand • Software
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The Role
As a Horizontal Directional Drilling Technician, you will operate Vermeer drill rigs, ensure precision in drilling for telecommunications, and manage work sites with safety compliance. Training is provided for this entry-level position.
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This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Construct Your Career Path
Are you ready to drive groundbreaking advancements in your career? In this entry-level position, our Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Technicians operate Vermeer drill rigs and equipment, playing a pivotal role in major telecommunications projects. With training provided, your expertise will ensure precision and efficiency in drilling operations.
What our Horizontal Directional Drilling Technicians Enjoy Most About the Role
  • Travel, including overnight stays, is a regular part of the job. Hotel accommodation and per diem are provided for overnight stays during the work week.
  • Operate advanced equipment: Use horizontal directional drills and other construction machinery to install underground telecommunications cables, align machinery, and level earth to precise grade specifications. Manage equipment repair and maintenance.
  • Drive project success: Measure distances to move and relocate infrastructure, coordinate with HDD Locators, manage work sites including traffic and pedestrian control, all while ensuring safety and compliance.

Working Conditions
You will work outdoors in all kinds of weather, including adverse conditions, day or night and often near power lines and electricity. You are exposed to dust, dirt, noise, insects, rodents, pets, and cleaning solutions. Travel, including overnight stays, is a regular part of the job. Overtime, including weekends or a second shift may be required as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • Education:
    • High School diploma or equivalent.
    • Fluent in English.
  • Experience:
    • Entry-level candidates welcome; we provide training!
    • Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record within company-required standards.

Preferred Qualifications
  • OSHA safety certifications operator qualifications.
  • Class A or B CDL.
  • 5+ years of Horizontal Drill experience preferred.
  • Practical working experience with underground construction and equipment for both conduit and fiber installation.

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Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known by our Spectrum products and services, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.
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Construction Machinery
Horizontal Directional Drills
Underground Telecommunications Cables
Vermeer Drill Rigs

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100,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

Our Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation’s fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV app, and the most advanced WiFi, serving nearly 100 million users and 500 million devices. We are transforming the next era of connectivity and entertainment experiences together.
 
The diversity of experience available within Spectrum’s Product and Technology team is unmatched and there are opportunities to grow your career as a designer, architect, engineer, developer, operator, or data scientist.  We are creative, disciplined, hard-working, complex-problem solvers that believe in collaborating to deliver the highest quality customer experience.

Why Work With Us

At Spectrum, we continually refine technology, process, and structure. We are committed to delivering a superior network infrastructure, the most competitive products, and highly rated customer experiences. Our talented team of experts deploys technology solutions and builds systems and tools for our employees to provide exceptional operations.

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