Directional Driller

**Job description**

**Company Profile**:
Canadian Fiber Optics Corp is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high speed internet services in rural/remote communities and regions. The Company deploys core expertise in fiber construction and strategic industry partnerships to deliver critical fiber infrastructure and high-speed internet services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. From design and construction to network operations, to the provision of end user services, CFOC connects rural businesses and communities to the world.

**Job Summary**:
A Directional Drill Operator will be responsible for safely operating the Directional Drill to place the product underground. We are looking for someone who can safely provide high-quality work while working efficiently. This position is not a contract-based position. This job will require the ability to travel for work. It can be physically demanding and may require 8 - 12-hour days in various weather conditions.

**Responsibilities**
- Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner.
- Operate a Drill Rig ranging from 8x10 to 24x40, efficiently to facilitate instillation of conduit for underground Fiber Optic cable.
- Inspect and maintain equipment regularly including preventative maintenance.
- Operate motorized vehicle and trailer and properly secure and transport equipment to a work site and safely off-load.
- Complete and maintain all required paperwork and documentation.
- Pull cable through conduit and ducting with the use of equipment or by hand.
- Perform labor tasks with the use of shovel and hand tools to complete each assignment, including site clean-up.
- Ensure effective use of time, materials, fuel, and equipment.
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Punctual
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Some experience operating a Drilling Rig, 1-ton Trucks and Trailers is required
- Experience working with fiber optics is an asset
- Mechanically inclined
- Ability to manage a physically demanding job that involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting, working at heights, and in confined spaces as well as the ability to travel for work.

What We Offer:
At Canadian Fiber Construction Corp. our priority is our employees. We are consistently working to provide a safe work environment as well as competitive wages and many opportunities to gain experience and grow. We work at a pace that does not compromise our safety or quality of workmanship. If you have a commitment to deliver results and make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 11-hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay