
Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Directional Drill Operator Locator
Operate and locate horizontal directional drills for underground conduit/fiber installation.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you support directional drilling for underground conduit and fiber‑optic cable installation. You operate horizontal directional bores, coordinate with drill locators, read utility locates, ensure public and utility safety, and transport heavy equipment daily. • Locate horizontal directional drill sites for underground conduit and fiber‑optic installation. • Operate horizontal directional bore in partnership with drill locator to install coax and fiber systems. • Read utility locates and coordinate daylighting of existing utilities. • Transport heavy equipment to and from job sites each day. • Ensure safety of the public and underground utility facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸site location
- ▸horizontal drilling
- ▸utility coordination
- ▸equipment transport
- ▸safety management
- ▸conduit installation
What You Bring
Successful candidates prioritize safety, bring at least two years of urban utility directional‑drilling experience with Vermeer or Ditch Witch equipment, can read maps and diagrams, hold a valid Class A CDL with a clean record, and possess problem‑solving, teamwork, and long‑term project commitment. • Minimum 2 years of utility directional drilling experience in an urban environment. • Proficient with Vermeer or Ditch Witch drills of various sizes. • Ability to read and interpret maps, drawings, and diagrams. • Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record. • Strong safety focus, problem‑solving skills, and teamwork orientation. • Willingness to commit to long‑term projects and community impact.
Requirements
- ▸utility drilling
- ▸vermeer
- ▸map reading
- ▸class a
- ▸safety focus
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
The position pays $23‑$40 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package: 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, flexible spending accounts, Red Wing boot voucher, and a $1,000 referral incentive. • 401(k) with company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance. • Paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and family/medical leave. • Red Wing boot voucher and $1,000 employee referral incentive.
Work Environment
Field