Directional Driller Job Winnipeg area,Manitoba Canada,Trades / Skilled Labor

Our Telecommunications group is currently looking to add a Directional Driller to our growing team, based in MB.

Reporting to the Crew Foreman, we are seeking an experienced Driller to operate Directional Drilling equipment. This position requires the operator to know how to maintain and take care of the machinery that is being operated and to create a safe working area around their equipment.

Please Note:

this position works 10 hour days in different type of shifts. Candidates must be able to work in all climactic conditions, travel outside of their home area and be willing to access confined spaces and plant site conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operate equipment in a safe, efficient and appropriate manor

Load and unload directional bore equipment in a manner that is secure and damage free

Place telecom structures and pedestals

Place underground and overhead fiber and copper cables

Couple conduit and pull different types of cables

Participate in Tailgate/Tailboard meetings

Complete drivers logbook (conduct pre, en-route and post trip inspections)

Maintain and record accurate daily drilling activities

Read and interpret project plans, diagrams and Locates

Assist in labor activities when required

Operate power and motorized tools and equipment

Requirements

2 years of experience in operating construction equipment

Experience pulling trailers and operating a bucket and digger truck

Valid class driver’s license and an acceptable drivers abstract

Understand utility locates and the ground conditions that are being worked

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work outside for extended periods of time

Must be flexible to working varying hours

Preferred Skills /

Qualifications:

Valid class 3A driver’s license

Certified in WHMIS, CSTS, Frist Aid, Confined space, fall arrest

Be willing to advance drivers license to be able to transport equipment

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.