Directional Drill Operator (HDD)

Distro•New York, NY

8d•$24 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking experienced Directional Drill Operators (HDD) to support underground telecom and utility construction projects throughout Pennsylvania and New York. Operators will run HDD equipment for telecom, fiber, conduit, and underground utility installations, coordinate with locators and field crews, maintain safe work practices, and complete bores for fiber conduit, telecom duct, and underground utilities.

Requirements

Active CDL-A License (Required)
Minimum 2 years of HDD operating experience
Experience as the primary Drill Operator
Experience coordinating field crews
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Ability to travel throughout Pennsylvania and New York
Ability to work within the IBEW union structure

Nice To Haves

5+ years HDD experience
Drill Foreman
Bore Foreman
Underground Foreman
Crew Lead
Vermeer
Ditch Witch
American Augers
DigiTrak
Falcon
Subsite
FTTH
Fiber Construction
Telecom Construction
Conduit Installation
Duct Bank Construction
Hydro Vac
Potholing
Union Experience

Responsibilities

Operate Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) on underground construction projects
Install fiber conduit, telecom duct, and underground utility products
Set up and prepare bore sites before drilling operations
Work with locators to execute accurate and safe bores
Monitor drilling conditions and equipment performance
Coordinate daily operations with locators, laborers, vacuum excavation crews, and field personnel
Support potholing and vacuum excavation activities
Maintain safe, organized, and productive job sites
Travel between Pennsylvania and New York project locations