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Directional Drill Operator

Augusta Tower Technologies, Inc.

Grand Rapids, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$24–$28 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Blueprints, Class A License, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Planning, Directional Drilling, Documentation, Drilling, Driver's License, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Excavation, F5 Network Software, Hotel Industry, Identify Issues, Leadership, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, OSHA, Operations, Organizational Skills, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Telecommunications, Telecommunications Industry, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
POSTED
12 days ago

Directional Drill Operator (Vermeer D20x22) – Telecommunications


Augusta is hiring an experienced Directional Drill Operator to support telecommunications construction projects. This is a hands-on role responsible for operating a Vermeer D20x22 directional drill to install fiber optic and telecom conduit safely, accurately, and efficiently.


Current daily work is based in West Michigan, with travel required across the state of Michigan as projects change.


If you have experience in telecom HDD work and take pride in clean bores, safe production, and quality installations, we want to talk to you.



Compensation:

$24 - $28 hourly

Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do

  • Operate a Vermeer D20x22 directional drill for telecommunications conduit and fiber installations
  • Execute bore plans while maintaining proper depth, alignment, and utility clearances
  • Read and interpret construction drawings, bore profiles, and telecom prints
  • Maintain separation from existing underground utilities (gas, electric, water, sewer, etc.)
  • Monitor drilling fluid systems and maintain proper mud flow and pressures
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
  • Complete bore logs and daily production reports accurately
  • Follow all telecom and job-site safety requirements
  • Troubleshoot ground conditions and equipment issues to maintain steady production
Qualifications:

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Proven experience operating a Vermeer D20x22 (or similar mid-size HDD drill) — required
  • Experience in telecommunications/fiber installation projects
  • Strong understanding of underground utility awareness and safe digging practices
  • Ability to read telecom construction prints and bore profiles
  • Knowledge of drilling fluids and proper mixing/management
  • General knowledge of construction methods and jobsite safety standards
  • Physically capable of bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting up to 75 lbs independently
  • Dependable and self-motivated
  • Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and travel throughout Michigan
  • Valid Class A CDL preferred; a clean driving record is required
  • OSHA 10 Certification preferred (or ability to obtain upon hire)
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs., work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and travel as required
About Company

At Augusta, we specialize in telecommunications infrastructure and take pride in delivering clean, safe, and reliable installations. We work hard, look out for each other, and leave every job site better than we found it.

If you take pride in your work and know how to produce quality bores in telecom environments, we’d like to hear from you.

What We Offer

  • Full Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision
  • Training & Growth: Paid training, certification renewals, and advancement opportunities
  • Steady Work: Growing telecommunications workload with long-term contracts and a full schedule

About the Company

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Augusta Tower Technologies, Inc.