Horizontal Directional Driller Fiber Construction

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 $5000 signon bonus

Bonus & Incentive Highlights

• $5000 SignOn Bonus
• Weekly incentive bonuses up to $75/week
• Relocation assistance available
• Paid industryleading 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 buildout of highspeed fiber networks across Wisconsin.

This is a fulltime yearround position offering competitive pay strong benefits paid training and clear longterm career advancement.

Why Youll Love This Role

• Competitive hourly pay with bonus opportunities
• Fulltime yearround employment
• Local workminimal travel
• Handson outdoor work (no desk job)
• Paid training on fiber equipment safety and CDL
• Longterm career growth with a telecom leader with 50 years in business

What Youll 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 miniexcavators
• 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 teambased 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 handson horizontal directional drilling experience
• 18 months of telecom construction experience using heavy equipment
• Valid drivers license and ability to meet DOT requirements
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn and work outdoors yearround

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 manualtransmission vehicles

If you meet the required experience apply even if you dont 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 & LongTerm Disability
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Discounts on company services
• Education Assistance
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Employee Resource Groups