Build Your Career with Coastal Fiber
Coastal Fiber is a privately owned utility construction company that builds underground and aerial fiber optic networks across the East Coast. We believe in promoting from within and rewarding people based on their performance—not how long they have been here.
If you work hard, produce quality work, and help your team succeed, there is room to grow into leadership positions.
We are looking for an experienced Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator to join our underground utility crew in Ashland, Virginia.
This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have previous HDD drilling experience.
What You'll Do
- Safely transport the drill to and from jobsites
- Operate a horizontal directional drill to install conduit for fiber optic cable
- Complete bores up to approximately 1,500 feet
- Perform bores 8 inches in diameter and larger
- Read utility locate marks and follow bore plans
- Operate a mini excavator to expose utilities and assist with drilling operations
- Inspect equipment and perform daily maintenance
- Work safely around existing electric, gas, water, sewer, and communication utilities
- Communicate with your Drill Locator throughout every bore
- Complete work safely, efficiently, and with attention to quality
- Class A CDL (Required)
- Minimum 3 years of HDD drilling experience
- Minimum 3 years operating mini excavators
- Experience installing conduit for fiber optic or underground utilities
- Ability to read utility locate markings
- Strong understanding of underground utility construction
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Willingness to work overtime when needed
- Reliable transportation
- Positive attitude and team-first mindset
