Directional Drill Operator: Long-Term Field Role + Benefits

Cash Construction Company; Canistota Township, Shevlin (SD, MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Boot voucher

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and medical leave

Paid sick time

Referral incentive ($1000)

Job summary

MasTec Communications Group is seeking a Directional Drill Operator/Locator to support underground conduit and fiber optic installations. You will operate horizontal directional bores, read maps/diagrams, and ensure safety while traveling on a 100% rotation schedule.

The role requires 2+ years of urban directional drilling experience and a valid Class A CDL. You will join a team that values hands-on problem solving, quality work, and long-term project opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of utility directional drilling experience in an urban environment.
• Experience with Vermeer or Ditch Witch drills.
• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• Ability to read and understand maps, drawings and diagrams for the project build process.
• Safety-focused approach to daily operations.
• Willingness to travel 100% on rotation and work long-term projects.

Responsibilities

• Support directional drilling for installation of underground conduit and fiber optic cable.
• Operate a horizontal directional bore in collaboration 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 (excluding PTO and holidays).
• Support telecom projects of varying durations.

Skills

Directional drilling

CDL Class A

Reading maps/diagrams

Teamwork

Long-term projects

Safety awareness

Urban drilling experience

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 installations. You will operate horizontal directional bores, read maps/diagrams, and ensure safety while traveling on a 100% rotation schedule.

The role requires 2+ years of urban directional drilling experience and a valid Class A CDL. You will join a team that values hands-on problem solving, quality work, and long-term project opportunities.