Directional Drill Operator

Aerotek; United States; On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDL program after 90 days

Company vehicle

Yearly bonus

Paid holidays

Job summary

Aerotek in Minnesota seeks a skilled Directional Drill Operator for year-round outdoor utility construction work. You will operate a Horizontal Directional Drill to install underground telecom conduit, including fiber optic cable, and help set up and clean work sites while controlling traffic and pedestrians.

You'll read utility locates and coordinate daylighting, ensure permits and locates are on-site, and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate Horizontal Directional Drill for installation of underground telecom conduit, incl. fiber optic cable.
• Set up and clean up work sites, including traffic and pedestrian control.
• Read utility locates and coordinate daylighting of facilities.

Job description

Job Title: Directional Drill Operator

Leading utilities contractors seeking skilled Directional Drill Operator for their local Minnesota team. This position will be year-round and have consistent overtime in the summer months.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate Horizontal Directional Drill for the installation of underground telecommunications cable conduit, including fiber optic cable.
• Set up and clean up work sites, including managing traffic and pedestrian control.
• Read utility locates and coordinate the daylighting of these facilities.
• Ensure all applicable permits and locates are complete and on-site.
• Operate construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to meet grade specifications.
• Level earth to final grade specifications.
• Perform proper maintenance by greasing, oiling, and making minor repairs on equipment.
• Confirm bore path with install foreman and drill operator, including walking the bore path.
• Ensure the drill head is in a good position at the exit pit to connect the product.

Preferred

• Class A CDL license (Air Brake, Combination certs)

Benefits

• CDL Program: set up to get a CDL-A license after 90 days of employment
• After obtaining the CDL-A license, receive a $2 raise.
• Opportunity to grow with advancement to Lead/Foreman
• Company vehicle offered
• Consistent work/OT
• Yearly bonus available
• 120 PTO hours per year
• Paid holidays including a floating holiday
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account
• Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, 401k with 3% match
• Employee stock purchasing plan, Paid pregnancy/parental leave
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Free virtual healthcare visits

Work Environment

• Monday - Friday | 7:00/8:00 am start (8-10 hour days)
• Must be willing to work 5-15 hours OT per week
• Year-round outdoor construction work. Occasional out-of-town work; very minimal; will be back home Friday.
• Per Diem: $45/day

Job Type & Location

Permanent position based out of Maple Lake, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is 25-38/hr.

Workplace Type

Fully onsite position in Maple Lake, MN.

Application Deadline

Position anticipated to close on July 29, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.