{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7a6f8ec5dcdd7e89d2f81dd5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7a6f8ec5dcdd7e89d2f81dd5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7a6f8ec5dcdd7e89d2f81dd5","title":"Underground Drill Operator","description":"Description:\n\nJob Overview\n\nThe Underground Utility Drill Operator is responsible for operating directional drill rigs, locating equipment, and product support equipment. This role is crucial in the installation of underground conduits, cables, and other utilities with minimal surface disruption, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. The Drill Operator must possess excavation knowledge on OSHA regulations and safe excavation practices – benching, shoring, and excavating around live underground utilities. This role works closely with the Foreman on identifying potential hazards in excavation and conducts job site analysis. This role also often fills in for the Foreman when the Foreman is required to be off site.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\n\nOperate horizontal directional drill equipment to install underground utilities such as telecommunications.\nPerform daily inspections and maintenance on the equipment to ensure operational safety and efficiency.\nRead and interpret utility maps, plans, and blueprints to identify the correct location for installation and avoid existing utility infrastructure.\nSet up and clean up the job site, including loading and unloading equipment, materials, and tools.\nCoordinate with utility companies and other contractors to confirm locations of existing utilities and avoid service disruptions or damages.\nEnsure all installations meet quality and regulatory standards, as well as customer requirements.\nWorks closely with Foreman and crew.\nAdditionally, if operating commercial vehicle and trailer combinations over 26,000 LBS, drivers are required to have and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement, per FMCSA/DOT guidelines.\nRequirements:\n\nMinimum Skills & Experience Required:\n\nHigh School Diploma or GED required.\nValid driver's license with minimal traffic violations in the past three years.\nAble to obtain a DOT medical card.\nProven experience as a Utility Drill Operator.\nTranslate and troubleshoot design prints, locate tickets, and permits.\nExcellent organizational and leadership skills.\nAbility to communicate and report effectively, problem solving abilities.\nAble to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures for the operation of projects and associated equipment.\nExcellent communication, time management, multi-tasking, and problem skills.\nStrong attention to detail.\nGood physical condition and stamina.\n\nPreferred Skills & Experience:\n\n5+ years of experience as a Utility Drill Operator.\nIn-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, OSHA, and FMCSA/DOT guidelines.","company":"Tdi Cable Maintenance","rawCompany":"tdi cable maintenance","city":"Cold Spring","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-14T03:27:52.145Z","occupations":[{"code":"47-2073.00","title":"Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators","slug":"operating-engineers-and-other-construction-equipment-operators"},{"code":"47-5023.00","title":"Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas","slug":"earth-drillers-except-oil-and-gas"},{"code":"51-4032.00","title":"Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"drilling-and-boring-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"237110","title":"Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction","slug":"water-and-sewer-line-and-related-structures-construction"},{"code":"238910","title":"Site Preparation Contractors","slug":"site-preparation-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Underground Drill Operator","description":"Description:\n\nJob Overview\n\nThe Underground Utility Drill Operator is responsible for operating directional drill rigs, locating equipment, and product support equipment. 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This role also often fills in for the Foreman when the Foreman is required to be off site.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\n\nOperate horizontal directional drill equipment to install underground utilities such as telecommunications.\nPerform daily inspections and maintenance on the equipment to ensure operational safety and efficiency.\nRead and interpret utility maps, plans, and blueprints to identify the correct location for installation and avoid existing utility infrastructure.\nSet up and clean up the job site, including loading and unloading equipment, materials, and tools.\nCoordinate with utility companies and other contractors to confirm locations of existing utilities and avoid service disruptions or damages.\nEnsure all installations meet quality and regulatory standards, as well as customer requirements.\nWorks closely with Foreman and crew.\nAdditionally, if operating commercial vehicle and trailer combinations over 26,000 LBS, drivers are required to have and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement, per FMCSA/DOT guidelines.\nRequirements:\n\nMinimum Skills & Experience Required:\n\nHigh School Diploma or GED required.\nValid driver's license with minimal traffic violations in the past three years.\nAble to obtain a DOT medical card.\nProven experience as a Utility Drill Operator.\nTranslate and troubleshoot design prints, locate tickets, and permits.\nExcellent organizational and leadership skills.\nAbility to communicate and report effectively, problem solving abilities.\nAble to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures for the operation of projects and associated equipment.\nExcellent communication, time management, multi-tasking, and problem skills.\nStrong attention to detail.\nGood physical condition and stamina.\n\nPreferred Skills & Experience:\n\n5+ years of experience as a Utility Drill Operator.\nIn-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, OSHA, and FMCSA/DOT guidelines.","datePosted":"2026-05-14T03:27:52.145Z","dateModified":"2026-05-14T03:27:52.145Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Tdi Cable Maintenance","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Cold Spring","addressRegion":"MN","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"7a6f8ec5dcdd7e89d2f81dd5"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7a6f8ec5dcdd7e89d2f81dd5"}}