Drilling Fluids Engineer Trainee Jobs in Georgia

Centerline is a growing telecommunications contractor, providing complete turn-key engineering and project management services for any network communications construction project. We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Underground Wireline Construction Laborer to join our directional drilling crew. This position supports underground utility installation projects involving horizontal directional drilling (HDD), trenching, conduit installation, and related civil construction activities. The ideal candidate is a team player who takes pride in safe, quality work. This person will be baed out of Cleveland, GA and is willing to travel as needed across Georgia, Florida, and nearby regions.

What You Will Do:

• Assist directional drill operators and locators with daily setup, operation, and teardown of HDD equipment.
• Load, unload, and organize tools, materials, and equipment at job sites.
• Hand dig, pothole, and locate existing utilities using safe excavation practices.
• Mix and prepare drilling fluids and operate mud vacs as directed.
• Install conduit, handholes, vaults, and fiber/copper cable as required.
• Restore work areas including backfilling, compaction, grading, and cleanup.
• Maintain safe work zones by setting up and removing traffic control devices.
• Inspect and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment to ensure proper working condition.
• Follow company safety policies, OSHA standards, and customer requirements at all times.
• Travel to project sites across Georgia and Florida, and surrounding areas; occasional overnight stays may be required.

What You Will Need:

• Previous experience in underground construction (fiber), utility installation, or directional drilling preferred but not required (training provided).
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL a plus).
• Familiarity with underground utility work, traffic control, and basic hand/power tools.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and willingness to learn new skills.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and follow directions from field leadership.

Work Environment:

The work environment is performed outside and involves exposure to a range of adverse conditions, such as extreme heat and cold, wet conditions, airborne dust, and excessively loud noises.

Repeated and frequent ability to lift, from floor to above head 50 lbs continuously Ability to sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach and utilize both hands and feet in an aerial and underground capacity.

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require basic safety precautions.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Centerline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who We Are:

At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading critical infrastructure across North America. Our technicians, engineers, and professional staff bring unmatched expertise to each job, working as a team to deliver consistent, exceptional results. That’s why Fortune 500 clients choose Centerline again and again for a wide range of projects.

With demand for connectivity at an all-time high, Centerline’s opportunities for growth are limitless — and so are yours. We’re committed to fostering your professional advancement and supporting your career journey.

We look for team members who demonstrate our core values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, and Reliability. Our values are key to our team’s success and driving everyone to reach their full potential. As a member of our winning team, you’ll receive comprehensive insurance benefits — medical, dental, and vision — plus a 401(k) plan, referral bonuses, and generous PTO.

Join us today. Together, we’re building a better network.

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