Associate Underground Pipe Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Description
Triad Associates (part of the Concordia Wireless family) is a nationwide construction services firm specializing in the development of wireless communication sites, with a focus on supporting telecom networks. We are contracted by major carries to facilitate network upgrades including conversions from 4G to 5G. Our services include construction management, electrical and civil modernization, antenna and line (A&L) tower work, tower maintenance, fiber optic network deployment, commissioning and integration, directional boring, trenching, and excavating. Our expertise spans a wide range of projects and our clients include major telecommunication clients such as AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.
To support our growing client base, we are seeking candidates interested in HDD Crew Chief (traveling role) positions. The HDD Crew Chief leads a field team to install underground utilities (fiber, pipe) by operating drill rigs, managing daily tasks, ensuring safety, and overseeing site setup/restoration, all while hitting production targets and maintaining equipment, requiring strong leadership, technical skills in drilling/locating, and adherence to OSHA safety protocols.
Pay Range: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:

• 401K - with company match up to 6%
• Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Vacation pay and sick pay
• Minimum of 10 paid holidays
• 1 floating holiday per year
• Opportunity for substantial overtime
• Generous per diem when traveling > 3 hours from your home base, including paid hotel stays
• Endless opportunities for growth!

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and mentor crew members; delegate tasks, manage workflow, and maintain crew morale and safety.
• Operate the HDD rig, guide the drill head, manage drilling fluid (mud), and pull back conduit/cable to install utilities accurately.
• Conduct site safety assessments, ensure adherence to OSHA/company rules, locate existing utilities (potholing), and implement strike prevention measures.
• Manage job site setup, supervise potholing, and oversee restoration (grading, seeding, cleanup).
• Perform daily inspections, routine maintenance, and ensure all tools and machinery (backhoes, trenchers, drills) are in working order.
• Complete daily reports, document work, and communicate with project managers and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in HDD operations and team leadership.
• Knowledge of utility locating, mud mixing, and drill guidance systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, utility maps, and drill profiles.
• Strong focus on safety and risk mitigation.
• Valid driver's license, potentially CDL, and DOT certifications

Work Conditions:

• Work is primarily outdoors in various weather conditions.
• May involve long hours, weekend, or night shifts depending on project timelines.
• Physically demanding role, requiring lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

Triad Associates Inc. is a division of Concordia Group. Triad Associates Inc. is a drug and alcohol free workplace including marijuana. Triad Associates Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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