Horizontal directional drill equipment operator Jobs

Horizontal directional drill equipment operator

Holtger Bros. Inc

Location:
United States, Fond du Lac ▼
Oshkosh
Appleton

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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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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