Fiber Optic Directional Drill Operator – Local & Home Daily

Cash Construction Company, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 37,000 - 44,000; 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 FSA and medical FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and medical leave

Paid sick time

Referral incentive $1,000

Job summary

MasTec Communications Group is seeking a Directional Drill Operator/Locator to support underground conduit and fiber optic installations. You will operate bores in collaboration with the Drill Locator and ensure public safety while reading maps and diagrams for project builds.

The role emphasizes hands-on, safety-minded work on long-term projects with home daily. Prefer 2+ years in urban directional drilling and experience with Vermeer or Ditch Witch rigs. Competitive pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of utility directional drilling experience in an urban environment.
• Experience with Vermeer or Ditch Witch drill rigs.
• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• Ability to read maps, drawings, and diagrams for the project build process.
• Safety-minded with quality workmanship.

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 install coax and fiber systems.
• Ensure the safety of the public and other underground utility facilities.
• Read utility locates and coordinate daylighting of these facilities.
• Transport heavy equipment to and from the job site each day.

Skills

Directional drilling experience

Reading maps/diagrams

Valid Class A CDL

Team player/ hands-on

Safety oriented

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 bores in collaboration with the Drill Locator and ensure public safety while reading maps and diagrams for project builds.

The role emphasizes hands-on, safety-minded work on long-term projects with home daily. Prefer 2+ years in urban directional drilling and experience with Vermeer or Ditch Witch rigs. Competitive pay and benefits apply.