Drill Bores Operator Locator Telecom

Kanaan Communications is currently seeking to fill Directional Drill Operator and Locator positions.

Up to $2,000 Sign on Bonus for candidates with at least 12 months of aerial lineman experience and demonstrate technical knowledge.

Competitive Wages Starting At $22 an hour depending on level of experience.

Responsibilities:

Safely operate/work around drill equipment on jobsite which may include but not limited to the following: Directional Drill, Backhoe/Excavator, Skid Steer, Tractor Trailer (Moving Equipment/Haul Water), Vacuum Truck/Trailer, locate directional drill heads

Responsible for safe work site setup up and maintaining a safe work environment including using signage, cones, and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic

Maintain visual and audible contact with other crew members and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement

Must be experienced with drilling equipment operation/locating and understanding their capabilities and limitations

May be required to work overtime; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies; or be on-call as work is needed to ensure work is completed, travel may be required.

Previous experience operating locating equipment used in the function of directional drilling

Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record

Basic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of utility trucks and equipment in a safe manner

Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.

Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle check, drug test, and DOT physical exam, resulting in a valid medical card

Ability to read prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities

Must be very safety conscientious

Preferred Qualifications:

6 months – 1 year of experience in the utility construction industry

Unrestricted Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (Higher wage scales apply to CDL holders)

Must be able to proficiently use locators to safely identify utilities

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Climb into and out of equipment (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.)

Must be able to lift/carry 80 lbs. regularly as needed with or without assistance

The employee will be sitting, bending, using hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as reaching with hands and arms to spaces both high and low, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crawling, crouching, lifting, holding, or stooping while on shift

Ability to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses and hardhat

Remote work may be required – long driving and sitting will be required in these instances

Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include but are not limited to close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus potentially near and/or far as needed

The noise level in the work environment for this position maybe moderate to loud

All work is outdoors so employees in this position are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions which can include but is not limited to extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as rain, snow, sleet and dust as well as adverse driving conditions including wet roads, icy roads, and fog

Additional Requirements:Candidates offered employment must be at least 18 years old are required to submit to a pre-employment background check, pre-employment drug screening and DOT physical, resulting in a vaild medical card. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

What Kanaan offers:

Opportunity to work in a growing company

Competitive Pay and weekly paychecks

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

Life Insurance

Long & Short Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Monthly Stock Investment Plan

Educational Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Cigna Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Insurance Plan

SurgeryPlus service

Teladoc System

Starting Range $24 based on experience

Who we are:

Kanaan Communications, LLC provides a wide range of services to telecommunications providers including engineering services; outside plant construction (Aerial/Underground); plant maintenance; network upgrades including node splits, fiber & coax splicing, and activation/certification work. Kanaan has a specialized power supply team providing maintenance, capital improvements, and on-demand services. Join the Kanaan Communications Team!

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Companys policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Companys policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.