Directional Drill Opreator

Join the fiber-optic utility construction industry with QOS Fiber! Build the high-speed networks of the future – supporting the evolution of the digital economy!

QOS Fiber (Quad Optical Services) is hiring motivated individuals to join our directional drilling crews in the growing fiber optic utility construction industry. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating heavy equipment, learning specialized skills, and being part of a hardworking team, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career in underground utility construction. At QOS Fiber, you will help install the fiber optic infrastructure powering America's digital future while working with experienced drilling professionals in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. QOS Fiber is a Veteran-Friendly Employer committed to safety, quality, teamwork, and employee development.

We offer competitive pay and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid holidays, paid vacation time, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Employees also have access to career advancement opportunities, on-the-job training, CDL training assistance, additional compensation for obtaining a CDL, and stable long-term employment within one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. Pay rate is $29-38 hourly.

As a Directional Drill Operator, you will work alongside experienced drill operators and underground utility crews installing fiber optic conduit and telecommunications infrastructure. This role focuses on learning and supporting horizontal directional drilling operations, including drill setup, bore path support, locating assistance, mud system management, conduit placement, jobsite preparation, equipment maintenance, and safe operation practices. You will gain hands-on experience with directional drilling equipment while learning how to read job layouts, maintain production efficiency, avoid underground utility conflicts, and support successful bore completion.

Responsibilities include assisting drill operators with daily directional drilling activities, supporting underground utility installation crews, maintaining drilling equipment and tooling, monitoring drilling fluids and material usage, assisting with utility locating and bore tracking, transporting materials and equipment, and helping maintain a safe and productive jobsite. Employees are expected to follow all DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, company safety initiatives, and underground utility protection procedures. Strong communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and a willingness to learn are essential to success in this role.

Qualified applicants should have at least one year of directional drilling, underground utility construction, excavation, heavy equipment operation, or related construction experience. Experience with fiber optic installation, telecommunications construction, HDD drilling operations, utility locating, vacuum excavation, or conduit placement is highly preferred. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. A CDL is preferred but not required, and QOS Fiber is willing to assist qualified employees in obtaining their CDL. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and the motivation to grow within the company.

This position offers hands-on work, variety, travel, and the opportunity to learn a highly specialized and in-demand skilled trade. Most projects operate on Monday through Thursday / Friday schedules if project requires or a makeup weather day is needed, allowing employees to be home on weekends. Work is primarily local and in-state, with regional travel required depending on project needs. QOS Fiber encourages applicants with backgrounds in directional drilling, underground utilities, excavation, heavy equipment operation, construction, farming, landscaping, CDL driving, military service, and other outdoor labor industries to apply.

Key Features

• Outdoor work.
• Hands-on.
• Variety in tasks, objectives, and location.
• On-the-job training.
• Training/learn a skilled trade.
• Local / In-State travel. Regional travel as required by the project.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Stable employment.
• Monday – Thursday/Friday work schedule. Home on weekends.