Directional Drill Operator & Locator | Travel & Growth

SEFNCO Communications Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

Red Wing Boot Voucher

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Dependent care and medical FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and medical leave

Paid sick time

$1,000 referral incentive

Job summary

MasTec Communications Group is seeking a Directional Drill Operator/Locator to support underground conduit and fiber optic installations while joining a safety-minded team.

You will travel on rotation across sites, with at least 2 years of urban directional drilling experience, familiarity with Vermeer or Ditch Witch rigs, and a valid Class A CDL. This long-term, hands-on role offers growth potential within a collaborative field team.

Qualifications

• Safety is a daily priority and work must be done with high quality.
• 2+ years of utility directional drilling experience in urban environments.
• Ability to read maps, drawings, and diagrams for project build.
• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Support directional drilling for underground conduit and fiber optic installations.
• Operate a horizontal directional bore with the Drill Locator to install coax and fiber systems.
• Read utility locates and coordinate daylighting of facilities.
• Transport heavy equipment to and from the job site daily.
• Travel 100% of the time on rotation (4–5 weeks on, 5 days off).

Skills

Safety minded

Quality workmanship

Hands-on problem solving

Team collaboration

2+ years urban directional drilling

Vermeer/ Ditch Witch rigs

Read maps/diagrams

CDL Class A

Community impact

Travel on rotation

Tools

Vermeer equipment

Ditch Witch equipment

Job description

MasTec Communications Group is seeking a Directional Drill Operator/Locator to support underground conduit and fiber optic installations while joining a safety-minded team.

You will travel on rotation across sites, with at least 2 years of urban directional drilling experience, familiarity with Vermeer or Ditch Witch rigs, and a valid Class A CDL. This long-term, hands-on role offers growth potential within a collaborative field team.