Heavy Equipment Operator: HDD Drilling & Site Support

Dycom Industries, Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and H“

Job summary

TelCom Construction, LLC in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Large Machine Equipment Operator to support HDD drill crews by safely operating excavators, skid steers, loaders, and related machinery on large-diameter drilling projects.

You will stage equipment, assist with bore support, perform daily inspections, and coordinate with the drill crew to maintain workflow while following all safety protocols. CDL is required; candidates must be 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma, GED or relevant work experience.
• Valid State driver''s license with a clean record.
• CDL required - Class A or Class B depending on equipment transport.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs as needed.
• Experience with drill setup and design processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery including excavators, skid steers, loaders, trenchers, and vac systems.
• Support drill setup by staging pipe, tooling, mud tanks, and materials.
• Assist with bore support including trenching, potholing, exposing utilities, and site preparation.
• Perform safe material handling including loading/unloading pipe, tooling, and equipment.
• Maintain equipment through daily inspections, greasing, fluid checks, and reporting issues.
• Coordinate with drill crew to ensure proper timing and workflow during drilling operations.
• Assist with environmental controls including containment, spoil management, and site cleanliness.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE, equipment lockout/tagout, and hazard awareness.
• Support reclaim operations by moving materials, staging tanks, and assisting the mud system technician.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Communication

Safety mindset

Heavy equipment experience

Lifting 50-75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

TelCom Construction, LLC in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Large Machine Equipment Operator to support HDD drill crews by safely operating excavators, skid steers, loaders, and related machinery on large-diameter drilling projects.

You will stage equipment, assist with bore support, perform daily inspections, and coordinate with the drill crew to maintain workflow while following all safety protocols. CDL is required; candidates must be 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.