Local HDD Driller for Fiber Installations

Telecon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

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

Employee Assistance Program

Company Discount Program

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits Available

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Telecon is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator for local work in the Portland, Oregon area. You will run an HDD rig on mainline installs and road crossings, coordinating with a locator to keep the bore on plan while placing fiber or duct underground.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year as the primary HDD operator, read bore plans, mix drilling fluids, and maintain equipment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years as the primary HDD operator.
• Experience on underground utility installs (fiber, gas, pipeline, electrical).
• Ability to read bore plans and mix drilling fluid from day one.
• Knowledge of bend radius, grade calculations, and reamer sizing.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Safety-first mindset per OSHA requirements.
• Clear communication under production pressure as part of a crew.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Telecon is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator for local work in the Portland, Oregon area. You will run an HDD rig on mainline installs and road crossings, coordinating with a locator to keep the bore on plan while placing fiber or duct underground.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year as the primary HDD operator, read bore plans, mix drilling fluids, and maintain equipment.