Directional Drill Operator — Field Fiber Installations

National OnDemand, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National OnDemand, Inc. is seeking a field technician to operate directional drills and related equipment to install UG plant facilities.

You will be responsible for setting up equipment, potholing, locating utilities, and installing fiber infrastructure while adhering to safety rules and project timelines. The role requires reading network prints, traveling to project sites across states as needed, and meeting physical and background screening requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum experience operating directional drills.
• Must pass drug, background, DOT, and MVR screenings.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate directional drills, mini-excavators and other equipment to install underground plant facilities.
• Set up job equipment and reel trailers.
• Perform utility exposes (potholing) and understand the utility locate process.
• Locate other utilities and maintain clearances from utilities, ground, road, and non-pedestrian areas.
• Transport and place conduits correctly and safely.
• Install fiber reels and fiber cables in conduits following procedures.
• Set and secure pedestals and vaults accurately.
• Read and interpret network prints.

Skills

Directional drilling

Equipment operation

Read network prints

OSHA safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National OnDemand, Inc. is seeking a field technician to operate directional drills and related equipment to install UG plant facilities.

You will be responsible for setting up equipment, potholing, locating utilities, and installing fiber infrastructure while adhering to safety rules and project timelines. The role requires reading network prints, traveling to project sites across states as needed, and meeting physical and background screening requirements.