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Horizontal directional drill equipment operator

Holtger Bros. Inc

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Location:
United States, Fond du Lac

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Category:
Construction

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

As an HDD Operator at HBI, you will be installing cable to bring new and upgraded phone and internet service to keep our communities connected.

Job Responsibility:

  • Set up and operate a horizontal directional drill to safely install cable underground
  • Operate various other construction equipment required in placing cable (cable plow, backhoe, mini excavator, trencher, etc.)
  • Consult with Foreman on different approaches to complete the job safely and efficiently
  • Communicate any possible, existing, or unforeseen problems that may arise
  • Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment (greasing, checking oil & hydraulic fluid, cleaning, fueling, etc.)
  • Perform all basic labor required to complete the job including loading & unloading supplies, placing signs, cones and barriers as needed, hand digging, feeding cable, securing the job site & equipment at the end of the day, job site restoration

Requirements:

  • One-year experience operating a horizontal directional drill preferred
  • Safely operate heavy equipment such as a cable plow, backhoe, mini excavator, etc.
  • Experience digging around utilities preferred
  • Safety and quality focused
  • Enjoys physical work outdoors and staying busy
  • Willing to travel local & statewide as needed (overnight M-F, home most weekends)
  • Valid, insurance-acceptable driver’s license required
  • Restriction-free Class A CDL is preferred
  • Experience locating a plus

Nice to have:

  • One-year experience operating a horizontal directional drill
  • Experience digging around utilities
  • Restriction-free Class A CDL
  • Experience locating
What we offer:
  • Weekly paychecks
  • Health insurance with low deductible
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Seven paid holidays per year
  • Paid vacation and paid wellness hours
  • Company paid hotel rooms and per diem for qualifying travel distances

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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