Field HDD Operator & Locator (CDL) – Training & Growth

Push Inc.; Town of Washington (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

Weekly pay

Paid PTO and holidays

Bonus potential

Training & advancement opportunities

Apprenticeship opportunities

In-house CDL program

Referral bonus

Job summary

PUSH, Inc, a premier telecom infrastructure contractor headquartered in Wisconsin, seeks a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) in Eau Claire, WI. The role requires operating HDD equipment for underground cable installation, reading prints, and mentoring crew. Must hold a CDL Class A and pass pre-employment screenings.

Join a team that values safety, hands-on training, and strong field performance. Competitive benefits and steady work available across rural and urban sites.

Qualifications

• Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Ability to read prints and schematics and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Operates Directional Bore equipment for installation of underground cable/conduit or utilities.
• Ensure proper steering based on the noted job preparations and projections.
• Operates construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade alignment specification.
• Maintain bore profile plots and provide customer with directional drilling data.
• Abide all company and manufacturer safety procedures and industry safety standards, in addition to attending mandatory safety meetings.
• Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of all equipment, including routine maintenance by greasing, oiling, and making minor repairs on equipment, as necessary.
• Reads utility locates and coordinating day lighting of these facilities.
• Assist with all aspects of the job including basic labor responsibilities.
• Ensure that setup and cleanup of work site is completed properly, including traffic and pedestrian control measures.

Skills

Team orientation

Mentoring others

Reads prints & schematics

Safety-conscious

Education

CDL Class A License

HDD experience in rural/urban areas

Tools

HDD rigs (Vermeer/Ditch Witch)

Job description

PUSH, Inc, a premier telecom infrastructure contractor headquartered in Wisconsin, seeks a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) in Eau Claire, WI. The role requires operating HDD equipment for underground cable installation, reading prints, and mentoring crew. Must hold a CDL Class A and pass pre-employment screenings.

Join a team that values safety, hands-on training, and strong field performance. Competitive benefits and steady work available across rural and urban sites.