The Lead Underground Specialist performs day-to-day construction operations for underground infrastructure utilizing horizontal drilling procedures. Included in the responsibilities are:

• Operating related equipment safely to produce a quality product
• Working efficiently with a proactive consideration, communicating with team members to prevent productivity slow downs.
• Completing field reporting and daily documentation

The Lead Underground Specialist performs several important tasks. Some common ones are:

• Transportation of necessary equipment including trucks, directional drills, excavators, reel carriers, towable air compressors, trailers, vacuum excavators, towable water mixing tanks etc.
• Setup and breakdown work area protection signs, cones and barriers,
• Examine/expose existing underground utilities and monitor while excavating nearby.
• Operating related equipment such as directional drills, excavators, reel carriers, towable air compressors, vacuum excavators, towable water mixing tanks, drill head locate divise, etc.

The following lists the recommended skills, experience, certifications, and accomplishments that are required for this role:

• 2+ years HDD drilling/locating experience
• Telecom fiber optic construction preferred
• OSP operations acumen and problem solving

Benefits:

At Velox, our goal is to create a work environment that facilitates both personal and professional growth for our team. Our competitive employee packages include:

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Per Diem
• Bonus/Incentive Pay (when applicable)
• Company Vehicle and Fuel Card (when applicable)

Company Culture:

At Velox, our team prioritizes our core values of safety, integrity, expertise and respect. We believe in The Velox Way, our unique approach to utility construction that provides customers with peace of mind and builds fiber networks that exceed industry standards.