CDL HDD Operator & Locator - Fiber & Utilities Installations

Push Inc.; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Disability insurance

401K with company match

Competitive pay, weekly checks

Paid PTO and Holidays

Bonus potential

Training & Advancement Opportunities

Apprenticeship Opportunities

In-house CDL Program

Referral Bonus Program

And Much More

Job summary

PUSH, Inc. seeks an experienced CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install fiber, copper, and power cables using trenchless HDD methods. You will read prints and schematics and mentor other team members in the field.

The role requires operating HDD rigs, performing maintenance, coordinating with utility locates, and traveling for assignments. Join a premier telecom contractor with strong safety and teamwork values.

Qualifications

• Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with Vermeer and Ditch Witch units and locating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates Directional Bore equipment for installation of underground cable conduit or utilities.
• Ensure proper steering based on job preparations and projections.
• Maintain bore profile plots and provide directional drilling data to customers.
• Abide safety procedures and mandatory safety meetings.
• Inspect and maintain all equipment, including routine maintenance.
• Read utility locates and coordinate day lighting of facilities.
• Assist with all aspects of the job including basic labor responsibilities.
• Ensure setup and cleanup of work site with traffic and pedestrian control.

Skills

HDD experience

Prints & schematics reading

Training & mentoring

Tools

Vermeer equipment

Ditch Witch equipment

Locating equipment

Job description

PUSH, Inc. seeks an experienced CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install fiber, copper, and power cables using trenchless HDD methods. You will read prints and schematics and mentor other team members in the field.

The role requires operating HDD rigs, performing maintenance, coordinating with utility locates, and traveling for assignments. Join a premier telecom contractor with strong safety and teamwork values.