Underground Fiber HDD Operator — Field Construction Pro

Aquila Corporation; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

Aquila Corporation in Indiana is seeking an experienced Underground Construction Operator to safely operate directional drilling equipment on underground fiber projects. This hands-on role covers daily maintenance, transport, cleaning, and supporting crews to keep projects moving.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years in construction or equipment operation, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel and work weekends or nights as project needs require.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of construction, equipment operation, or similar field experience.
• Valid driver’s license required and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• Ability to travel and work weekends, nights, overnight assignments, or on-call hours as project needs require.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate directional drills and HDD equipment.
• Perform daily maintenance, cleaning, and basic inspections of the drill rig, drill truck, company vehicles, and assigned tools.
• Load and haul the bore rig and truck as required for project assignments.
• Assist the locator with creating the daily bore plan, establishing the bore path, and spotting/potholing for safe passage of bore tooling.
• Assist with utility spotting, duct and fiber placement, equipment setup, and setting underground structures as needed.
• Maintain accurate daily production forms, project activity reports, and other required work documentation.
• Follow OSHA, NESC, Aquila safety requirements, and applicable traffic regulations while operating equipment and completing assigned work.
• Support construction crews with physical labor, traffic control, vehicle inventory, housekeeping, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety-focused

Field operations

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Directional drilling equipment

Drill truck

Job description

Aquila Corporation in Indiana is seeking an experienced Underground Construction Operator to safely operate directional drilling equipment on underground fiber projects. This hands-on role covers daily maintenance, transport, cleaning, and supporting crews to keep projects moving.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years in construction or equipment operation, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel and work weekends or nights as project needs require.