Drill Operator; Crossville, TN EG

Drill Operator – ITG Communications, LLC

The Drill Operator performs a variety of tasks, operating heavy to light excavation equipment as well as placing and burying fiber pathways, including operation of horizontal/directional drill rigs, locating equipment and product support equipment. The role focuses on the construction of telecommunications and Fiber‑to‑the‑Home (FttH) networks.

• Operates excavation equipment for installation of underground telecommunications cable conduit, including fiber optic cable.
• Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation.
• Transports tools and other construction equipment to and from construction sites.
• Responsible for avoiding existing cables and digging in accordance with blueprints and designated plans.
• Performs all duties according to prescribed safety procedures and uses appropriate safety equipment.
• Set up and clean up the work site including traffic and pedestrian control.
• Inspects and fuels vehicle prior to beginning shift.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs.
• Reads utility locates and coordinates day lighting of these facilities.
• Ensures all applicable permits and locates are complete and on site.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications.
• Operates construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
• Ensures sites are kept clean and safe.

• High school diploma or equivalent, and at least one (1) year experience. Vocational school training or apprenticeship preferred.
• On‑the‑job training offered. Must be available to work long periods including evenings and weekends when necessary.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit
• Use hands to handle or feet
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb and balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Lift up to 50 lbs regularly, and up to 100 lbs as needed
• Maintain all safety expectations
• Work outdoors for extended periods
• Exposed to extreme weather conditions
• Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery
• Operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains

• Extensive knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities.
• Ability to read building plans related to structural concrete and land grades.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Follow instructions.
• Work as a team.
• Oral communication skills.

ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is also ITG’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.