Directional Drill Operator
About The Position
To help us in our mission to professionalize and innovate telecom construction, ByVerTek is now seeking an experienced and safety-focused Horizontal Directional Drill Operator to join our growing telecommunications construction team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating directional drilling equipment and supporting underground fiber installation projects, ensuring bore accuracy, utility avoidance, and compliance with safety and quality standards. The Horizontal Directional Drill Operator plays a critical role in delivering reliable infrastructure by collaborating closely with field leadership, interpreting plans, and executing work efficiently in diverse environments. If you are looking for an opportunity to exercise your talents in a dynamic and fast-moving organization poised for rapid growth—where performance and initiative are rewarded—we urge you to apply!
Requirements
- 3+ years experience in operating Horizontal Directional Drill for installation of underground telecommunications cable conduit, including fiber optic cable
- Good verbal communication skills
- Valid Driver’s License (Class A Driver’s License (CDL) required)
Nice To Haves
- Military experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Confirm bore path with Field Supervisor/Construction Manager and Drill Locator (including walking the bore path)
- Operate directional drills, mini-excavators, and other equipment to install underground fiber
- Set up job equipment and reel trailers proficiently
- Perform utility exposes (potholing) and understand the utility locate process
- Locate other utilities as needed and maintain clearances from other utilities, ground, road, highway, sidewalk, and non-pedestrian areas
- Transport, handle, and place conduits (rolled and stick) in a proper manner
- Properly transport and install fiber reels
- Install fiber cables in conduits following proper procedures
- Set and secure pedestals and vaults accurately
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Adhere to OSHA safety requirements to ensure safe and efficient completion of the job(s)
- Maintain regular phone communication throughout the workday
- Perform any other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Eleven (11) Company-observed Holidays per year
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid Short-term disability coverage and Basic Company Paid Life/AD & D insurance
- Voluntary Life insurance coverage for employees and their families
- Voluntary Long-Term disability coverage
- Supplemental benefits plans to assist with out-of-pocket expenses
- Flexible Spending accounts
- 401K
- Company Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
