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Directional Driller – Shift​/Site

Job in St. John's, St. Johns, Newfoundland / NL, Canada
Listing for: Canadian FiberOptics
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-08
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Operator, General Labor, Construction Labor / Trades, Maintenance Worker
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30 - 40 CAD Hourly CAD 30.00 40.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Directional Driller – Shift/Site work
Location: St. John's

Overview

Job description

Job Summary:

A Directional Drill Operator will be responsible for safely operating the Directional Drill to place product underground. We are looking for someone who can safely provide high-quality work while working efficiently. This position is not a contract base 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.

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.

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.
  • Preform 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.

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 11-hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Overtime pay

Application question(s):

  • Are you willing to travel to site for work?
  • Are you able to work a 21 on, 7 off schedule?

Experience:

  • Directional Drilling: 1 year (required)

Work Location: On the road

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