Local HDD Drill Operator – Fiber Installation

Telecon; Tacoma (WA); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly Pay

Full-Time Year-Round Work

Medical, Dental & Vision – Cigna and</

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & 10 Paid Holidays

Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Short- &/

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Company Discount Program

Employee Referral Program

Sign-On Bonus – $1,000

Résumé du poste

Telecon in Washington is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Drill Operator (HDD) to run an HDD rig on mainline installs and road crossings, working with a locator to place duct and cable underground. This is a local, non-traveling role with home every night.

You will have 1+ year as the main operator, read bore plans, mix drilling fluid, and maintain equipment. The position offers a wage of $35.00–$45.00 per hour DOE, full-time hours, and a strong path to foreman/supervisor roles.

Qualifications

• 1+ years as the primary operator of a directional drill.
• Experience on underground utility installs (fiber, gas, pipeline, electrical).
• Read bore plans and mix drilling fluid from day one.
• Know bend radius, grade calculations, and reamer sizing.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• OSHA knowledge and a strong commitment to safety.
• Clear communication under production pressure.

Responsabilités

• Operate the directional drill on mainline installs and road crossings, selecting bore heads and back reamers to place cable and/or duct along the planned bore path.
• Work with the locator to keep the bore on plan and clear of existing utilities.
• Prepare drilling fluid based on soil and site conditions, including cobble, before boring begins.
• Load, unload, and secure the drill, tools, materials, and equipment safely and damage-free, and transport the drill if you hold a CDL
• Complete daily equipment inspections before starting work; CDL holders also complete driver logbook and vehicle inspections (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Keep equipment and trucks clean and maintained, troubleshoot issues, and relay them to a service technician for support or repair
• Complete maintenance, repair, accident, and incident reports accurately
• Support other crew tasks as directed by Foreman or Supervisor

Connaissances

Reading bore plans

Safety conscious

Clear communication

Team player

Physically able

Outils

Vermeer drills

Description du poste

Telecon in Washington is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Drill Operator (HDD) to run an HDD rig on mainline installs and road crossings, working with a locator to place duct and cable underground. This is a local, non-traveling role with home every night.

You will have 1+ year as the main operator, read bore plans, mix drilling fluid, and maintain equipment. The position offers a wage of $35.00–$45.00 per hour DOE, full-time hours, and a strong path to foreman/supervisor roles.