Directional Driller and Equipment Operator

Reliable. Robust. Ready.

With over 3000 miles of Fiber in over 100 cities, Viaero Fiber Networks is growing and looking for Utility/Fiber Construction Equipment Operators to join our team. We’re looking for drillers and operators who are committed to ensuring the quality of our construction, and the reliability of our network. We offer an excellent team environment with long term growth opportunities and the ability to enhance your skills within the Fiber industry. Are you ready?

Candidates must have experience working around underground utilities and installing fiber optic cables on conduit or direct bury projects.

Duties and Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of continuous construction project experience operating a directional boring machine and trencher
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 21, have a clean driving record. A Class-A CDL is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Colorado and Nebraska regions, which will include overnight stays in project areas.
• Solid work history of success with little or no utility damage on projects
• Certifications and/or extensive experience in operating hand and power tools, trenchers and boring machines
• Ability to spot/expose and identify utilities after they have been located
• Understand ground conditions for drilling/boring and types for boring mud mixtures to be used in certain soil conditions
• Perform daily maintenance checks on machines
• Read communications prints for placing conduit or cables underground
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, subcontractors and clients
• Ability to take direction and work well with others
• Ability to lift materials that weigh as much as 100 pounds
• Candidates must have the ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check, MVR check, and substance screen