Horizontal Directional Drilling Laborer

Rapid Wire LLC; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Rapid Wire LLC is hiring an HDD laborer to assist in setting up and operating HDD equipment on construction sites in Tacoma, WA. The role involves preparing bore pits, supporting fiber installation, and handling hand holes with a focus on safety and quality.

You will perform core drilling, potholing, and building penetrations while conducting routine equipment checks. The position requires working outdoors in all weather, following strict site protocols, and the ability to lift heavy materials

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or utility labor.
• Strong attention to safety procedures and job site protocols.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physical capability to lift heavy materials and perform labor-intensive tasks.
• CDL preferred but not required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and operating HDD equipment on job sites.
• Excavate bore pits and prepare the site for drilling operations.
• Support conduit pulling and fiber installation.
• Set hand holes and assist with connections as required.
• Perform core drilling, potholing, and building penetrations.
• Conduct equipment checks and vehicle inspections.
• Ensure site safety by following procedures and communicating with the crew.
• Assist with backfilling, seeding, and site cleanup post-installation.

Skills

Construction experience

Safety procedures

Outdoor work

CDL preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Laborer

RAPID WIRE / UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and operating HDD equipment on job sites.
• Excavate bore pits and prepare the site for drilling operations.
• Support conduit pulling and fiber installation.
• Set hand holes and assist with connections as required.
• Perform core drilling, potholing, and building penetrations.
• Conduct equipment checks, including fluid levels and vehicle inspections.
• Ensure site safety by following proper procedures and communicating effectively with the crew.
• Assist with backfilling, seeding, and site cleanup post-installation.

Job Requirements

• Experience in construction or utility labor (HDD experience preferred but not required).
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong attention to safety procedures and job site protocols.
• Physical capability to lift heavy materials and perform labor-intensive tasks.
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and physical exam.
• Flexibility to work long hours and weekends, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with underground utilities and directional drilling.
• Familiarity with potholing and backfilling processes.

Work Schedule

• 8-hour shifts, with potential for overtime based on project demands.

Application Questions

• Do you have experience digging trenches or bore pits?
• Please provide your email address and contact information for communication.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation with growth opportunities.
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced, in-demand industry.
• Work with a professional team committed to safety, quality, and excellence.