• Houston, TX
    Today

    Job Description

    GW Communications Solutions is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States. GW Communications Solutions activities include the installation, maintenance and upgrade of communication and utility infrastructure.

    In addition to the valuable skills gained through training and on-the-job experience, GW Communications Solutions offers competitive pay, including medical, vision, dental coverage and 401K options.

     

    GW Communications Solutions is currently seeking a Directional Drill Operator to join our dynamic Team. The role of a Horizontal/Directional Drill Operator and Locator includes operating horizontal/directional drill rigs, locating equipment and product support equipment. Perform semi-skilled activities related to HDD locating must be familiar with industry standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Operates Horizontal Directional Drill for installation of underground      telecommunications cable conduit, including fiber optic cable.
    • Ensures safety of the public and other utilities underground facilities.
    • Performs all duties according to prescribed safety procedures and uses appropriate      safety equipment.
    • Setup and cleanup of work site including traffic and pedestrian control.
    • Reads utility locates and coordinating day lighting of these facilities.
    • Ensures all applicable permits and locates are complete and on site.
    • Inspects the work that is in progress to ensure that the workmanship conforms to      specifications.
    • Operates construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment      of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
    • Level earth to final grade specifications.
    • Operates vehicles and equipment operations from trucks to other equipment as directed and certified.
    • Performs proper maintenance by greasing, oiling, and making minor repairs on      equipment.
    • Leads teams in the field effectively and efficiently as needed and directed by      supervisor.

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX
    Company Size100 to 499 employees

    About Company

    GW Communications is a communications services company that was established in 2005. In its early days, GW’s primary focus was engineering and design of FTTx network deployments for large telecommunications providers. Over time, GW has grown its suite of services to include: Network Design and Engineering, Network Construction and Management, Network Planning and strategic GIS analysis, Network Equipment Installation, Configuration, and Testing, Network Equipment Site Civil Works including site acquisition, preparation, and construction, Site Maintenance and Management, Site Maintenance and Management consulting services, Staff Augmentation, and Data Center building inter-connects.

    Skills

    • Construction Equipment Operationunmatched
    • Directional Drillingunmatched
    • Drillingunmatched
    • Drilling Equipmentunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Fiber Optic Cableunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Infrastructure Constructionunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Public Safetyunmatched
    • Safety Equipmentunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Telecommunicationsunmatched

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