Traveling Cable Plow Operator

Position Summary

National OnDemand, Inc. is a leading communications and utilities infrastructure provider offering comprehensive service solutions to the Fiber, Wireless, Energy, and Technology sectors across the United States. We specialize in delivering turnkey infrastructure solutions on demand, anywhere within our service footprint. Headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, we have established a strong market presence through successful mergers and acquisitions, as well as steady organic growth. Our company is committed to delivering high-quality services anywhere, anytime.

Primary Position Duties

• Operate directional drills, mini-excavators, and other equipment to install UG plant facilities.
• Set up job equipment and reel trailers proficiently.
• Perform utility exposes (potholing) and understand the utility locate process.
• Locate other utilities as needed and maintain clearances from other utilities, ground, road, highway, sidewalk, and non-pedestrian areas.
• Transport, handle, and place conduits (rolled and stick) in a proper manner.
• Properly transport and install fiber reels.
• Install fiber cables in conduits following proper procedures.
• Set and secure pedestals and vaults accurately.
• Read and interpret network prints.
• Adhere to OSHA safety requirements to ensure safe and efficient completion of the job(s).
• Maintain regular phone communication throughout the workday.
• Follow directions provided by the crew leader.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

Working Conditions

• The employee will primarily work in the field.
• The job requires working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures, and periodic high noise levels may occur.
  
  

Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stand, talk, and hear frequently.
  
  

Travel

• Travel to other project sites in different states may be required to assist with new project start-ups.
• Travel may be for up to a 28-day period
  
  

Education or Skills

• Previous experience operating directional drills is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Combination of technical training and/or relevant experience.
• Previous experience in a construction environment is preferred.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends, if necessary.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must pass drug, background, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screenings.
  
  

Benefits

This is a full time position with access to our comprehensive benefits which include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and 401(k).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company's policy does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.