Horizontal Directional Driller - Fiber Construction - Meridian / Boise, Idaho

Horizontal Directional Driller / Construction TechnicianLocations:Boise IdahoPay:$28–$36/hour (based on experience)Overtime: Up to 10 hours per week, paid at 1.5xBonuses: Weekly incentive bonuses + $5,000 sign?on bonusBonus & 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 OpportunityA 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 DoDepending 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 & DevelopmentTraining 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.