CDL HDD Operator/Locator – Field Telecom Installations

Push Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

401K with Company Match up to 3%

Competitive pay, weekly checks

Paid PTO and Holidays

Bonus Potential

Training & Advancement Opportunities

Apprenticeship Opportunities

In-house CDL Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Push, Inc. is a premier communications and power utility contractor hiring for a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install underground cables and utilities. The role requires operating HDD equipment, reading prints, and mentoring teammates in rural and urban environments.

Candidates must have a valid Class A CDL, be able to pass pre-employment screenings, and be willing to travel extensively. The team emphasizes safety, teamwork, and professional growth in a field-based setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Ability to read prints and schematics and locate utilities.
• Valid Class A CDL and ability to pass pre-employment screenings.
• Willingness to travel and work as part of a crew.

Responsibilities

• Operates Directional Bore equipment for installation of underground cable conduit or utilities.
• Ensure proper steering based on the noted job preparations and projections.
• Operates construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade alignment specification.
• Maintain bore profile plots and provide customer with directional drilling data.
• Abide all company and manufacturer safety procedures and industry safety standards, in addition to attending mandatory safety meetings.
• Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of all equipment, including routine maintenance by greasing, oiling, and making minor repairs on equipment, as necessary.
• Reads utility locates and coordinating day lighting of these facilities.
• Assist with all aspects of the job including basic labor responsibilities.
• Ensure that setup and cleanup of work site is completed properly, including traffic and pedestrian control measures.

Skills

HDD Operation

Prints & Schematics

Mentoring

Team Player

Outdoor Work

Tools

Vermeer equipment

Ditch Witch units

Locating equipment

Job description

Push, Inc. is a premier communications and power utility contractor hiring for a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install underground cables and utilities. The role requires operating HDD equipment, reading prints, and mentoring teammates in rural and urban environments.

Candidates must have a valid Class A CDL, be able to pass pre-employment screenings, and be willing to travel extensively. The team emphasizes safety, teamwork, and professional growth in a field-based setting.