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Distro

OSP Telecommunications Directional Driller at Distro (Reno, NV)

Distro· Reno, NV· $38–$40/hr·

Role details

Salary
$38–$40/hr
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

Job Title: OSP Telecommunications Directional Driller Client Overview:

  • Client Name: SimpleHire. Company overview not provided; a brief summary can be added when client details are available. Similar Job Titles:
  • Telecommunications Driller
  • OSP Telecommunications Directional Driller
  • Directional Driller Location (Primary):
  • Boise, Idaho
  • Reno, Nevada
  • Las Vegas, Nevada Salary:
  • HDD Directional Drill Operator: $38.00 - $39.00 per hour
  • HDD Directional Drill Foreman: $40.00 per hour starting pay
  • Additional Compensation:
  • Union position
  • Potential union benefits package (based on local union agreement) Required Experience:
  • Prior experience operating Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment
  • Experience installing underground conduit and utility lines
  • Experience working in underground utility construction environments
  • Foreman experience:
  • Previous crew leadership or supervisory experience
  • Ability to coordinate daily work activities and oversee field crews
  • Industry experience in:
  • Underground utility construction
  • Telecommunications infrastructure
  • Fiber optic installation
  • Gas utility construction
  • Electric utility construction Requirements (Must-Haves):
  • Driver's license
  • Prior HDD operating experience
  • Ability to join the union as a condition of employment
  • Ability to pass a drug screen
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Ability to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding work
  • Strong safety mindset
  • Team-oriented attitude
  • Reliable transportation and attendance Nice-to-Haves:
  • Experience operating:
  • Vermeer drill rigs
  • Ditch Witch drill rigs
  • American Augers drill rigs
  • Fiber optic construction experience
  • Telecom construction experience
  • Gas utility construction experience
  • Electric utility construction experience
  • Ability to read bore plans
  • Ability to read construction blueprints/prints
  • Previous Foreman or crew leadership experience Benefits:
  • Benefits Mentioned:
  • Top hourly pay ($38-$40/hr)
  • Consistent underground utility construction work
  • Union employment opportunities
  • Potential Union Benefits (Verify with Employer):
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Pension/retirement contributions
  • Training and apprenticeship opportunities
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off

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Why work at Distro

  • Culture highlights: AI-first, mission-driven (“make hiring human”), global team spanning 8 countries, emphasis on fair and skills-based screening
  • Remote/hybrid/office policy: Some roles are on-site (Lehi, UT; Chandler, AZ) while the company supports remote employees across multiple countries; hybrid/remote likely role-dependent
  • Notable perks or engineering culture: Fast-paced startup environment with recent acquisition support; employees work on cutting-edge AI recruiting tools; dedicated account managers for candidates and a focus on long-term roles

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