HDD Operator

The south-central leader in construction services for telephone and fiber line installation for over 50 years, Klaasmeyer Construction Company is looking for our next HDD Operator to join the Field Operations team.

We're hiring our next operator to run bores to lay and pull underground piping that keeps our communities connected.

You'll be running bores for pulling and installing underground utilities — the kind of work that keeps our communities connected.

• Operating the HDD rig to bore underground pathways for conduit and fiber optic cable installation
• Planning bore paths from project drawings and utility locate sheets, then executing them in the field
• Running pilot bores, pre-ream passes, and product pullback from start to finish
• Managing drilling fluid mix and pressure to maintain bore integrity and control spoils
• Tracking bore head location and depth using remote guidance systems
• Coordinating with your locator and bore crew to keep operations moving safely and on schedule
• Performing daily rig inspections, routine maintenance, and keeping your equipment in top working condition
• Documenting bore logs, footage, fluid usage, and daily production accurately

• 2–4 years of verifiable HDD rig operating experience — telecom, utility, or underground construction background preferred
• Experience with pilot bore, reaming, and pullback operations
• Proven air hammer drill experience
• Proficient with remote bore tracking systems (DigiTrak, Subsite, or equivalent)
• Comfortable operating mid-to-large class rigs (Vermeer, Ditch Witch, American Augers, or similar)
• Working knowledge of drilling fluid management and soil conditions
• Understanding of 811/one-call processes and underground utility protection