Overview and Essential Functions

　　Kanaan Communications is currently seeking to fill Directional Drill Operator and Locator positions.

　　Competitive 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 heads

　　Responsible for safe work site setup up and maintaining a safe work environment including using signage, cones, and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic

　　Maintain visual and audible contact with other crew members and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement

　　Qualifications

　　Must be experienced with drilling equipment operation/locating and understanding their capabilities and limitations

　　May 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 drilling

　　Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record

　　Basic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of utility trucks and equipment in a safe manner

　　Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.

　　Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position

　　Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle check, drug test, and DOT physical exam, resulting in a valid medical card

　　Ability to read prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities

　　Must be very safety conscientious

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　6 months – 1 year of experience in the utility construction industry

　　Unrestricted Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (Higher wage scales apply to CDL holders)

　　Must be able to proficiently use locators to safely identify utilities

　　Physical 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 assistance

　　The 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 shift

　　Ability to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses and hardhat

　　Remote work may be required - long driving and sitting will be required in these instances

　　Specific 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 needed

　　The noise level in the work environment for this position maybe moderate to loud

　　All 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 fog

　　Benefits and Company Summary

　　What Kanaan offers:

　　Opportunity to work in a growing company

　　Competitive Pay and weekly paychecks

　　Paid Time Off

　　Paid Holidays

　　Comprehensive Benefits Package:

　　Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

　　Life Insurance

　　Long & Short-Term Disability

　　401(k) with Company Match

　　Employee Monthly Stock Investment Plan

　　Educational Reimbursement

　　Flexible Spending Accounts

　　Health Savings Account

　　Cigna Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Legal Insurance Plan

　　SurgeryPlus service

　　Teladoc System

　　Who we are...

　　We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others’ safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

　　Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people. We serve the nation from more than 500 field offices and are unparalleled in scope and scale.

　　Our talented workforce of over 15,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management. We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

　　EEO

　　Our 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. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

　　The 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.