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Horizontal Directional Drilling Operators

K2 Construction
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
K2 Trenchless is driven to deliver the highest quality in the construction industry on every project, which is accomplished through its professional employees, dedicated staff and sincere commitment to safety and efficiency. We have immediate openings for Horizontal Directional Drilling individuals that are willing to travel.

Description

The HDD Operator is responsible for all duties associated with and related to the safe, efficient and cost- effective operation of Directional Drills and various mud mixing equipment. Excavator and or backhoe experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Must be proficient in HDD Operation for pilot bore, reaming and product pullback. Properly operate rod loader systems and pump levels. Ditch Witch and Vermeer Experience preferred.
  • Must be proficient with HDD mud mixing equipment and have a working knowledge of mud mixing materials and quantities.
  • Working knowledge of HDD Locate Equipment.
  • Perform general site preparation, restoration and right of way maintenance duties
  • Develop proficiency in safe operation of HDD and other equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on equipment
  • Run power tools
  • Perform hand digging
  • Transport Equipment to and From Jobsites
  • Load and Unload Equipment
  • Maintain material inventory on truck
  • Active leadership skills as lead position while crew foreman is offsite.
  • Working knowledge of underground utilities.
  • Working knowledge of 811 Requirements and Procedures

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Education: High school diploma

Experience: 2 years experience preferred

Preferred

  • Knowledge of Horizontal Directional Drilling techniques and standards.
  • Ideally have valid driver’s license and able to obtain Class A CDL License with tanker endorsement in 6 months.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.

K2 Real Estate Development and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: DOE

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