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Overview and Essential FunctionsKanaan Communications is currently seeking to fill Directional Drill Operator and Locator positions.Must have a minimum 3 years of Directional Boring ExperienceMust have 2 years of utilizing a locator for utilitiesCompetitive Wages Starting At $22+ an hour depending on level of experience.Responsibilities:Safely operate/work around drill equipment on jobsite which may include but not limited to the following: Directional Drill, Backhoe/Excavator, Skid Steer, Tractor Trailer (Moving Equipment/Haul Water), Vacuum Truck/Trailer, locate directional drill headsResponsible for safe work site setup up and maintaining a safe work environment including using signage, cones, and safety barriers and at times flagging trafficMaintain visual and audible contact with other crew members and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movementQualificationsQualifications:Must be experienced with drilling equipment operation/locating and understanding their capabilities and limitationsMay be required to work overtime; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies; or be on-call as work is needed to ensure work is completed, travel may be required.Previous experience operating locating equipment used in the function of directional drillingMust have a valid Driver s License with an acceptable driving recordBasic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of utility trucks and equipment in a safe mannerAbility to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this positionMust be able to pass a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle check, drug test, and DOT physical exam, resulting in a valid medical cardAbility to read prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilitiesMust be very safety conscientiousPreferred Qualifications:6 months 1 year of experience in the utility construction industryUnrestricted Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (Higher wage scales apply to CDL holders)Must be able to proficiently use locators to safely identify utilitiesPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:Climb into and out of equipment (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.)Must be able to lift/carry 80 lbs. regularly as needed with or without assistanceThe employee will be sitting, bending, using hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as reaching with hands and arms to spaces both high and low, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crawling, crouching, lifting, holding, or stooping while on shiftAbility to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses and hardhatRemote work may be required - long driving and sitting will be required in these instancesSpecific vision abilities required to perform this job include but are not limited to close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus potentially near and/or far as neededThe noise level in the work environment for this position maybe moderate to loudAll work is outdoors so employees in this position are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions which can include but is not limited to extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as rain, snow, sleet and dust as well as adverse driving conditions including wet roads, icy roads, and fogAdditional Requirements: Candidates offered employment must be at least 18 years old are required to submit to a pre-employment background check, pre-employment drug screening and DOT physical, resulting in a vaild medical card. Must be authorized to work in the United States.Benefits and Company SummaryWhat Kanaan offers:Opportunity to work in a growing companyCompetitive Pay and weekly paychecksPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysComprehensive Benefits Package:Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription PlansLife InsuranceLong & Short Term Disability401(k) with Company MatchEmployee Monthly Stock Investment PlanEducational ReimbursementFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings AccountCigna Critical Illness & Accident InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramLegal Insurance PlanSurgeryPlus serviceTeladoc SystemWho we are:Kanaan Communications, LLC provides a wide range of services to telecommunications providers including engineering services; outside plant construction (Aerial/Underground); plant maintenance; network upgrades including node splits, fiber & coax splicing, and activation/certification work. Kanaan has a specialized power supply team providing maintenance, capital improvements, and on-demand services. Join the Kanaan Communications Team!EEOOur Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. ( Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.