Meridian, ID, 83642, USA
9 hours ago
Directional Driller
Job Description From installing buried and aerial fiber facilities to mastering construction equipment like trenchers, backhoes, end loaders, and plows, you'll make a real impact every day. You'll also install, test, troubleshoot, and repair fiber facilities to keep our customers connected. If you love working with your hands, being outdoors, and making a difference in your community, this is the role for you! What You'll Do: Operate horizontal directional drill or locate for the drill. Install, maintain, test, and repair buried and aerial fiber lines. Operate construction equipment such as trenchers, plows, excavators, and locators. Set pedestals, vaults, handholes, and other outside plant infrastructure. Climb poles, ladders, and structures; operate bucket trucks as needed. Support fiber splicing and repair activities. Restore job sites and keep accurate project labels and markings. Why You'll Love This Role: Hands‑on, outdoor work building real infrastructure that matters. Flexible, full‑time year‑round schedule. Work with a company that has 50+ years of telecom experience and a strong reputation for fiber innovation. Training: Safety training, pole climbing, bucket truck operation. Fiber optic basics: fusion splicing, fault detection, OTDR. Construction equipment operation (drill rigs, trenchers, mini excavators). CDL training for qualified associates. The duration of training varies based on the team assignment. Training for underground teams is 3 weeks, with an additional 1 week required for aerial training. Responsibilities What We’re Looking For: Self-Motivated: You’re driven, ambitious, and always looking for ways to improve. Attention to Detail: You are committed to following safety protocols, and you take pride in precision, ensuring every measurement and assembly is accurate. Teamwork and Communication: You have strong communication skills and thrive in collaborative environments. What You’ll Do: Conduct general construction tasks in various weather conditions, adhering to safety standards. Aids in transporting construction equipment to and from the worksite. Assists with and executes the installation of aerial and buried fiber based on maps, staking sheets, and locate markings. Operates hand tools, cable locators, and testing equipment as needed. Installs and sets enclosures, including buried and aerial vaults, pedestals, and handholes. Climbs poles, ladders, towers, and other structures as required, utilizing a bucket truck when necessary. Labels and marks fiber optic and copper facilities accurately. Utilizes dispatching applications and relevant tools for project coordination. Supports fiber splicing, repairs, and outside plant maintenance activities. Restores landscapes to original condition upon project completion. The functions listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities; other duties may be assigned. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements Required Qualifications 6+ months experience in any combination of the following areas: customer service, electrical or utility construction, -OR-technical certification (or higher) -OR- current military service, or prior military service with honorable discharge. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and remain eligible for DOT requirements
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