Fiber Conduit Drill Locator – Hands-On Field Tech

SEFNCO Communications Inc; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

MasTec, Inc. is hiring a Directional Drill Operator/Locator to support underground conduit and fiber optic installations in Temple, TX. You will join a safety-minded team and help deliver high‑quality work for our customers and communities.

You will read maps and drawings, operate Vermeer or Ditch Witch drills, and coordinate daylighting with the locator, while maintaining a strong safety record and reliable transport of equipment.

Qualifications

• Safety is part of your day-to-day.
• 2+ years of utility directional drilling in urban environments.
• Ability to read maps, drawings, and diagrams.
• Valid driver's license; DOT medical card; CDL preferred.
• Willingness to work on long-term projects.
• Experience with Vermeer or Ditch Witch drills.

Responsibilities

• Locate a horizontal directional driller for the installation of underground conduit and fiber optic cable.
• Operate a horizontal directional bore in collaboration with the drill locator to successfully install coax and fiber systems.
• Ensure the safety of the public and other underground utility facilities.
• Read utility locates and coordinate the daylighting of these facilities.
• Transport heavy equipment to and from the job site each day.

Skills

Safety mindset

Quality focus

Hands-on

Teamwork

Long-term projects

Directional drilling

Map reading

CDL preferred

Driver's license

Urban drilling experience

Tools

Vermeer drills

Ditch Witch drills

Job description

MasTec, Inc. is hiring a Directional Drill Operator/Locator to support underground conduit and fiber optic installations in Temple, TX. You will join a safety-minded team and help deliver high‑quality work for our customers and communities.

You will read maps and drawings, operate Vermeer or Ditch Witch drills, and coordinate daylighting with the locator, while maintaining a strong safety record and reliable transport of equipment.