HDD Rig Operator – Fiber & Utilities Install

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc. is looking for an HDD Operator in Nashville, TN. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience operating HDD rigs for underground utilities. Responsibilities include planning bore paths, maintaining bore integrity, and managing drilling fluids.

This safety-sensitive position requires a valid driver’s license and may require overnight travel. Candidates should be comfortable with heavy lifting, outdoor work in various weather conditions, and operating near pressurized equipment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of verifiable HDD rig operating experience preferred.
• Experience with pilot bore, reaming, and pullback operations.
• Proven air hammer drill experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate HDD rig for underground utility installation.
• Plan and execute bore paths from project drawings.
• Manage drilling fluid mix and bore integrity.

Skills

HDD rig operating experience

Pilot bore, reaming, and pullback operations

Air hammer drill experience

Remote bore tracking systems

Drilling fluid management knowledge

Valid driver's license

OSHA 10 certification

Tools

Vermeer rig

Ditch Witch rig

American Augers rig

Job description

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc. is looking for an HDD Operator in Nashville, TN. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience operating HDD rigs for underground utilities. Responsibilities include planning bore paths, maintaining bore integrity, and managing drilling fluids.

This safety-sensitive position requires a valid driver’s license and may require overnight travel. Candidates should be comfortable with heavy lifting, outdoor work in various weather conditions, and operating near pressurized equipment.