Directional Driller
- Edmonton, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operate and maintain directional drilling and locating equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Conduct and record pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections; maintain driver logbook.
- Participate in daily tailgate/tailboard meetings.
- Maintain daily records of drilling activities.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, utility locates, and site diagrams.
- Follow direction from the Crew Foreman and work collaboratively with team members.
- Load and unload directional bore equipment safely to prevent damage.
- Operate safely in all weather and environmental conditions.
- Handle tools, trucks, and equipment responsibly and with care.
- Assist with general labour tasks when needed.
- Operate power tools and construction equipment as required.
- Install telecom pedestals and place both underground and overhead fibre and copper cable.
- Pull cables, couple conduit, and perform related telecom installation tasks.
- Operate heavy equipment (“yellow iron”) and trucks as necessary.
- Access confined spaces and navigate plant site conditions when required.
- Understand ground conditions and utility locate markings prior to excavation.
- Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental procedures on and around heavy equipment and large vehicles.
- Minimum 2 years of experience operating construction or directional drilling equipment.
- 2+ years of experience in performing minor maintenance on vehicles and construction equipment.
- Experience operating a bucket truck, digger truck, and pulling trailers is required.
- Travel to job sites outside of the home area as required.