Directional Drill Operator

Directional Drill Operator

Leading utilities contractors seeking skilled Directional Drill Operator for their local Minnesota team. This position will be year-round and have consistent overtime in the summer months.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate Horizontal Directional Drill for the installation of underground telecommunications cable conduit, including fiber optic cable.
• Set up and cleanup work sites, including managing traffic and pedestrian control.
• Read utility locates and coordinate the daylighting of these facilities.
• Ensure all applicable permits and locates are complete and on-site.
• Operate construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to meet grade specifications.
• Level earth to final grade specifications.
• Perform proper maintenance by greasing, oiling, and making minor repairs on equipment.
• Confirm bore path with install foreman and drill operator, including walking the bore path.
• Ensure the drill head is in a good position at the exit pit to connect the product.

Preferred:

• Class A CDL license (Air Brake, Combination certs)

Benefits:

• CDL Program: we will set you up to get a CDL-A license after 90 days of employment
• Once the CDL-A license is obtained, you'll receive a $2 raise.
• Ability to grow with advancement opportunities to Lead/Foreman
• Company vehicle offered
• Consistent work/OT.
• Yearly bonus available
• 120 PTO hours per year
• Paid holidays including a floating holiday
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account
• Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement. 401k w/ 3% match
• Employee stock purchasing plan, Paid pregnancy/parental leave
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Free virtual healthcare visits

Work Environment:

• Monday - Friday | 7:00/8:00 am start (8-10 hour days)
• Must be good with OT: 5-15 hours a week
• Year-round outdoor construction work. Occasional out-of-town work; very minimal; will be back home Friday.
• Per Diem: $45/day

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maple Lake, MN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Maple Lake, MN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.