Telecom HDD Drill Operator — Fiber Deployment

Telcom Construction, LLC; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holidays

401(k) w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Pet insurance

Job summary

TelCom Construction, LLC is seeking a Telecom Drill Bores Operator to run Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) rigs for installing underground conduit and fiber optic cables without open trenches.

You will operate specialized equipment to lay communication lines beneath roads, sidewalks, and landscaped areas with minimal surface disruption, following safety protocols and bore schedules.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States
• High School Diploma, GED, or relevant work experience
• Valid state driver’s license with clean record
• Valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement or willingness to obtain it
• Experience with drilling equipment and setup processes
• Background check and drug test required

Responsibilities

• Determine bore path and locate utilities
• Safely operate HDD rigs and all necessary equipment
• Verify existing utilities by potholing to determine bore path
• Utilize Mud mixing systems
• Develop and maintain a bore schedule
• Site set-up, clean-up, and equipment maintenance
• Work in all weather conditions
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Drilling equipment experience

Operate heavy machinery

Education

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience

Tools

Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

Job description

TelCom Construction, LLC is seeking a Telecom Drill Bores Operator to run Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) rigs for installing underground conduit and fiber optic cables without open trenches.

You will operate specialized equipment to lay communication lines beneath roads, sidewalks, and landscaped areas with minimal surface disruption, following safety protocols and bore schedules.