Fiber HDD Operator — Field-Based Drilling Pro

Verità Telecommunications Corporation; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PPO, HMO, and HSA plans

Paid Time Off

Disability and life insurance paid by

Voluntary life insurance, accident, &1

Job summary

Verità Telecommunications Corporation is seeking a Directional Drill Operator in Missouri to operate HDD equipment and install underground telecom infrastructure, including fiber optic conduit and cable.

This role supports fiber network expansion, works with the drill crew to ensure safe, accurate bore paths, and requires reading construction drawings and following utility-locating procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating directional drilling equipment in telecom or utility construction.
• Experience installing fiber optic conduit and underground telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and bore profiles.
• Knowledge of utility locating processes (811/Miss Dig).
• Strong underground safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate directional drilling equipment (Vermeer, Ditch Witch, or similar HDD machines).
• Perform underground bores for fiber optic conduit, cable placement, and utility installation.
• Read and interpret construction prints, bore plans, and utility locates.
• Locate and pothole existing utilities prior to drilling.
• Monitor drill path using tracking systems to maintain proper depth and alignment.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on drilling equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on drill rigs and support equipment.
• Coordinate with locator, laborers, and foreman to ensure safe job execution.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Maintain daily production logs and job documentation.
• Restore job sites and ensure proper cleanup after completion.

Skills

Directional drilling

Telecom construction

Read construction drawings

OSHA safety

CDL preferred

Tools

Vermeer equipment

Ditch Witch

Job description

Verità Telecommunications Corporation is seeking a Directional Drill Operator in Missouri to operate HDD equipment and install underground telecom infrastructure, including fiber optic conduit and cable.

This role supports fiber network expansion, works with the drill crew to ensure safe, accurate bore paths, and requires reading construction drawings and following utility-locating procedures.