CDL HDD Operator/Locator - Field Utility Installations

Push Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with Company Match

Bonus Potential

Paid PTO and Holidays

Training & Advancement Opportunities

Apprenticeship Opportunities

In-house CDL Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

PUSH, Inc. is seeking a Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install fiber, copper, coaxial, and power cables using trenchless HDD methods in Chicago, IL. The role requires experience with HDD around utilities, reading prints, and mentoring crew members.

The company emphasizes safety, daily equipment maintenance, and adherence to procedures, with opportunities for training and advancement within a long-established telecom infrastructure contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.
• Demonstrated field experience working with HDD Crews and operating rigs/locating.

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 align, move, and adjust machinery to conform to grade alignment.
• Maintain bore profile plots and provide drilling data to customers.

Skills

CDL

Horizontal Directional Drilling

Reading prints/schematics

Mentoring/Training teammates

Safety procedures

Tools

Vermeer equipment

Ditch Witch equipment

Locating equipment

Job description

PUSH, Inc. is seeking a Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install fiber, copper, coaxial, and power cables using trenchless HDD methods in Chicago, IL. The role requires experience with HDD around utilities, reading prints, and mentoring crew members.

The company emphasizes safety, daily equipment maintenance, and adherence to procedures, with opportunities for training and advancement within a long-established telecom infrastructure contractor.