OSP Telecommunications Directional Driller

Reno, NVOnsiteFull Time$38–$40 /hrPosted 3 days ago

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Required skills

Driver's license
Drug screen
Background check
Lift heavy materials
Physically demanding work
Reliable transportation
Attendance

Nice to have

Vermeer drill rigs
Ditch Witch drill rigs
American Augers drill rigs
Fiber optic construction
Telecom construction
Gas utility construction

Role summary

Seeking an OSP Telecommunications Directional Driller for a union position in Boise, Reno, or Las Vegas. Responsibilities include operating Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment, installing underground conduit and utility lines, and overseeing field crews. Requires prior HDD operating experience, underground utility construction experience, and crew leadership or supervisory experience. Must possess a driver's license, be able to pass a drug screen and background check, and work outdoors in all weather conditions. Nice-to-haves include experience with specific drill rigs, fiber optic construction, and blueprint reading.

Job Title: OSP Telecommunications Directional Driller

Client Overview

Client Name — SimpleHire. Company overview not provided; a brief summary can be added when client details are available.

Similar Job Titles

Telecommunications Driller
OSP Telecommunications Directional Driller
Directional Driller

Location (Primary)

Boise, Idaho
Reno, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada

Salary

HDD Directional Drill Operator: $38.00 - $39.00 per hour
HDD Directional Drill Foreman: $40.00 per hour starting pay
Additional Compensation:
Union position
Potential union benefits package (based on local union agreement)

Required Experience

Prior experience operating Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment
Experience installing underground conduit and utility lines
Experience working in underground utility construction environments
Foreman experience:
Previous crew leadership or supervisory experience
Ability to coordinate daily work activities and oversee field crews
Industry experience in:
Underground utility construction
Telecommunications infrastructure
Fiber optic installation
Gas utility construction
Electric utility construction

Requirements (Must-Haves)

Driver's license
Prior HDD operating experience
Ability to join the union as a condition of employment
Ability to pass a drug screen
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Ability to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding work
Strong safety mindset
Team-oriented attitude
Reliable transportation and attendance

Nice-to-Haves

Experience operating:
Vermeer drill rigs
Ditch Witch drill rigs
American Augers drill rigs
Fiber optic construction experience
Telecom construction experience
Gas utility construction experience
Electric utility construction experience
Ability to read bore plans
Ability to read construction blueprints/prints
Previous Foreman or crew leadership experience

Benefits

Benefits Mentioned:
Top hourly pay ($38-$40/hr)
Consistent underground utility construction work
Union employment opportunities
Potential Union Benefits (Verify with Employer):
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Pension/retirement contributions
Training and apprenticeship opportunities
Paid holidays
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