Directional Drill Operator (CDL A) — Full Benefits

TAK Broadband; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Weekly pay

Career development

Job summary

TAK Broadband in Little Canada, MN is seeking a Directional Drill Operator to join our field team. You will operate drilling equipment in standard and high-risk areas with live utilities, perform conduit splicing and fiber/coax placement, and support restoration work.

A Class A CDL is REQUIRED for this role. Daily reporting to the yard in Little Canada, MN is required, with travel to job sites in a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directional drilling experience required.
• Strong communication and coordination with locators, support crews, and other team members.
• Understanding of drill mechanics, soil types, fluid mixtures and locator technology.
• Ability to travel and work outside of business hours when needed, overtime, etc., in all seasons.
• Excellent customer service, time management, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• High level of energy, motivation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Transport heavy equipment and materials to job sites.
• Ensure all utilities have been located and a visual verification completed prior to job start.
• Read staking sheets to determine construction requirements and plan drilling operations.
• Operate drilling equipment, support vehicles and other construction equipment to complete assigned projects.
• Complete drilling in both standard and high-risk areas with live utilities.
• Maintain a safe work site with proper setup and cleanup of job sites, including surface restoration.
• Maintain daily bore logs and progress reports.
• Complete all projects with safety as the #1 priority, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Directional drilling

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Customer service

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Physical stamina

Job description

TAK Broadband in Little Canada, MN is seeking a Directional Drill Operator to join our field team. You will operate drilling equipment in standard and high-risk areas with live utilities, perform conduit splicing and fiber/coax placement, and support restoration work.

A Class A CDL is REQUIRED for this role. Daily reporting to the yard in Little Canada, MN is required, with travel to job sites in a company vehicle.