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Horizontal Directional Driller - Fiber Construction

Search Partner Group

Appleton, WI

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SKILLS
Aerial Work Platform, Broadband, CDL Driver's License, Career Development, Class A License, Construction, Construction Equipment Operation, Construction Support, Dental Insurance, Directional Drilling, Drilling Equipment, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Excavator, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Identify Issues, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Telecommunications, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Appleton, WI
POSTED
30+ days ago

Horizontal Directional Driller / Construction Technician

Locations: Plymouth, WI & Appleton, WI
Pay:$28–$36/hour (based on experience)
Overtime: Up to 10 hours per week, paid at 1.5x
Bonuses: Weekly incentive bonuses + $5,000 sign?on bonus

Bonus & Incentive Highlights
  • $5,000 Sign?On Bonus
  • Weekly incentive bonuses up to $75/week
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Paid, industry?leading training
  • Overtime paid at time and a half

About the Opportunity

A leading nationwide telecommunications provider is expanding its Outside Plant (OSP) Construction Team and is seeking experienced Horizontal Directional Drillers / Construction Technicians to support the continued build?out of high?speed fiber networks across Wisconsin.

This is a full?time, year?round position offering competitive pay, strong benefits, paid training, and clear long?term career advancement.

Why You’ll Love This Role
  • Competitive hourly pay with bonus opportunities
  • Full?time, year?round employment
  • Local work—minimal travel
  • Hands?on, outdoor work (no desk job)
  • Paid training on fiber, equipment, safety, and CDL
  • Long?term career growth with a telecom leader with 50+ years in business

What You’ll Do

Depending on your experience level, responsibilities may include:
  • Operate or assist with horizontal directional drilling (HDD)
  • Install, maintain, test, and repair underground and aerial fiber lines
  • Operate construction equipment including trenchers, plows, excavators, and mini?excavators
  • Set pedestals, vaults, handholes, and associated infrastructure
  • Climb poles and ladders; operate bucket trucks as needed
  • Assist with fiber splicing, testing, and repairs
  • Accurately use dispatching, marking, and labeling tools
  • Restore job sites to original condition

This role involves team?based construction work in varying outdoor environments and weather conditions.

Paid Training & Development

Training length varies based on experience and assignment and may include:
  • Required safety training
  • Construction equipment operation
  • Fiber fundamentals (OTDR, fusion splicing, troubleshooting)
  • Pole climbing and bucket truck operation
  • CDL Class A training & certification for eligible employees
  • Ongoing skills development and defined career advancement paths

Required Qualifications

(Please read carefully)
  • 6+ months of hands?on horizontal directional drilling experience
  • 18+ months of telecom construction experience using heavy equipment
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to meet DOT requirements
  • Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
  • Willingness to learn and work outdoors year?round

Nice to Have (Not Required)
  • CDL Class A (or willingness to obtain)
  • Fiber, telecom, or OSP construction experience
  • Ability to work overtime or occasional swing shifts
  • Comfort operating manual?transmission vehicles

If you meet the required experience, apply even if you don’t check every box above.

Physical Requirements
  • Regular lifting up to 50 lbs; occasional lifting 100+ lbs
  • Standing, kneeling, digging, pulling, and climbing
  • Ability to work outdoors in all seasons
  • Exposure to construction sites, heavy equipment, noise, and confined spaces

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Vacation & Sick Time
  • 7 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
  • Short? & Long?Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
  • Discounts on company services
  • Education Assistance
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Employee Resource Groups

Ready to Build a Career—Not Just a Job?

If you’re dependable, motivated, and interested in building the future of fiber connectivity, apply today. Experience matters—but attitude, reliability, and the drive to learn matter just as much.

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