Directional Drill Operator Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Job Title:

Directional Drill Operator

Pay:

25-38/hr

Description:

Leading utilities contractors seeking skilled Directional Drill Operator for their local Minnesota team. This position will be year-round and have consistent overtime in the summer months.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate Horizontal Directional Drill for the installation of underground telecommunications cable conduit, including fiber optic cable.

• Set up and cleanup work sites, including managing traffic and pedestrian control.

• Read utility locates and coordinate the daylighting of these facilities.

• Ensure all applicable permits and locates are complete and on-site.

• Operate construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to meet grade specifications.

• Level earth to final grade specifications.

• Perform proper maintenance by greasing, oiling, and making minor repairs on equipment.

• Confirm bore path with install foreman and drill operator, including walking the bore path.

• Ensure the drill head is in a good position at the exit pit to connect the product.

Preferred:

• Class A CDL license (Air Brake, Combination certs)

Benefits: 

• CDL Program: we will set you up to get a CDL-A license after 90 days of employment

• Once the CDL-A license is obtained, you'll receive a $2 raise.

• Ability to grow with advancement opportunities to Lead/Foreman

• Company vehicle offered

• Consistent work/OT.

• Yearly bonus available

• 120 PTO hours per year

• Paid holidays including a floating holiday

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account

• Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement. 401k w/ 3% match

• Employee stock purchasing plan, Paid pregnancy/parental leave

• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

• Free virtual healthcare visits

Work Environment:

• Monday - Friday | 7:00/8:00 am start (8-10 hour days)

• Must be good with OT: 5-15 hours a week

• Year-round outdoor construction work. Occasional out-of-town work; very minimal; will be back home Friday.

• Per Diem: $45/day

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maple Lake, MN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Maple Lake,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.