HDD Rig Operator — Fiber & Conduit Installations

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Telemedicine program

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Gym membership

Job summary

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced HDD Operator to join the Field Operations team in Nashville. You will bore underground pathways for conduit and fiber with an HDD rig, plan routes from drawings, and execute them in the field from start to finish.

You will manage drilling fluids, track bore head depth with remote systems, and coordinate with the pipe crew to maintain safety and schedule. OSHA 10 is required; CDL is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of verifiable HDD rig operating experience.
• Experience with pilot bore, reaming, and pullback operations.
• Proficient with remote bore tracking systems (DigiTrak, Subsite, or equivalent).
• Comfortable operating mid-to-large class rigs (Vermeer, Ditch Witch, American Augers).
• Working knowledge of drilling fluid management and soil conditions.
• Understanding of 811/one-call processes and underground utility protection.
• Valid driver's license; CDL a plus.
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 a plus.
• Traffic Control / Flagger certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Willing to travel overnight or out-of-state when projects require it.

Responsibilities

• Operating the HDD rig to bore underground pathways for conduit and fiber optic cable installation.
• Planning bore paths from project drawings and utility locate sheets, then executing them in the field.
• Running pilot bores, pre-ream passes, and product pullback from start to finish.
• Managing drilling fluid mix and pressure to maintain bore integrity and control spoils.
• Tracking bore head location and depth using remote guidance systems (DigiTrak, Subsite, or equivalent).
• Coordinating with locating tech and pipe crew to keep operations moving safely and on schedule.
• Performing daily rig inspections, routine maintenance, and keeping equipment in top working condition.
• Documenting bore logs, footage, fluid usage, and daily production accurately.

Skills

HDD rig operation

Pilot bore

Remote bore tracking

Operate large rigs

Drilling fluid management

811/one-call processes

CDL (preferred)

OSHA 10

Flagger certification

Travel readiness

Tools

DigiTrak

Subsite

Vermeer

Ditch Witch

American Augers

Job description

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced HDD Operator to join the Field Operations team in Nashville. You will bore underground pathways for conduit and fiber with an HDD rig, plan routes from drawings, and execute them in the field from start to finish.

You will manage drilling fluids, track bore head depth with remote systems, and coordinate with the pipe crew to maintain safety and schedule. OSHA 10 is required; CDL is a plus.