Directional Drill Operator & Locator for Fiber Install

SEFNCO Communications Inc; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ESPP

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Red Wing boots voucher

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and medical leave

Paid sick time

Referral bonus program

Job summary

MasTec Communications Group is seeking a Directional Drill Operator/Locator to support underground conduit and fiber optic installs in urban settings. You will operate bore equipment, join a safety-minded team, and contribute to high-quality results for our customers and communities.

Responsibilities include locating and daylighting utilities, coordinating with the Drill Locator, protecting public safety, reading maps, and transporting heavy gear to daily job sites.

Qualifications

• Safety is a day-to-day priority for this role.
• Ability to read maps, drawings, and diagrams for build processes.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a DOT medical card; CDL preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of utility directional drilling in urban environments.
• Experience with Vermeer or Ditch Witch drilling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support directional drilling for underground conduit and fiber optic installation.
• Operate a horizontal directional bore with Drill Locator coordination.
• Ensure public safety and protect underground utilities.
• Read utility locates and daylight facilities.
• Transport heavy equipment to and from the job site.

Skills

Safety mindset

Quality focus

Problem solving

Team player

Long-term commitment

Maps/diagrams reading

Driver's license & DOT card readiness

CDL preferred

Tools

Vermeer drills

Ditch Witch drills

Job description

MasTec Communications Group is seeking a Directional Drill Operator/Locator to support underground conduit and fiber optic installs in urban settings. You will operate bore equipment, join a safety-minded team, and contribute to high-quality results for our customers and communities.

Responsibilities include locating and daylighting utilities, coordinating with the Drill Locator, protecting public safety, reading maps, and transporting heavy gear to daily job sites.