GCS Group Looking for HDD DRILLER – TELECOM at Kelowna, BC Full Time

HDD DRILLER – TELECOM
We are looking for competent and experienced Horizontal Directional Driller to work on a long term fibre installation project in Kelowna and interior BC and other HDD work with shallow utility installation.
We offer competitive wages, benefits and other compensation incentives.

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RESPONSIBILITIES*
To provide some idea of the tasks you may be performing, a list of responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Read and understand drawings, construct forms and rebar reinforcement as per project specifications;
• Executing field projects according to instructions provided by the client, project manager and the field supervisor;
• Read and interpret plans, locates or diagrams and perform required work;
• Locator and Drill Operator will work together to operate the directional drill to place cables and /or conduit;
• Drill to specifications on maps, and in accordance with the bore path;
• Communicate with the locator to determine bore path prior to drilling;
• Participate in site safety including pre-job orientations, tailgate meetings, ensure all safety paperwork is accurate and complete;
• Responsible for ensuring permits are valid and completing drilling specific documentation;
• Work with minimal supervision and direction;
• Follow all safety and quality control procedures;
• Read and interpret plans, locates or diagrams and perform required work;
• Other drilling / labour tasks as needed.

REQUIREMENTS
Requirements and qualifications for this position are a combination of skills and attitude:

• 3+ years HDD drilling experience for fibre;
• Read and interpret plans, locates or diagrams and perform required work;
• Telecom, fibre and shallow utility experience required;
• Ditch Witch experience – HDD shallow utilities specifically;
• Must be able to work outdoors in varied weather conditions;
• Physically fit and capable of lifting +50lbs;
• Strong work ethic;
• Safety conscious;
• Neat and diligent in maintaining equipment;
• Good judgement and problem-solving capacity;
• Ability to work in a fast- paced environment with tight deadlines and repetitive tasks;
• Ability to think and react to changing conditions quickly;
• Strong manual dexterity and hand eye coordination;
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract (required).

REQUIRED SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

• Ground Disturbance Level 2 / Supervisory training (required)
• CSTS 2020 training (required)

Job Type: Full-time