CDL HDD Crew (Laborers, Locators, and Vacuum Truck Operators)

About Us

FiberTel, LLC, a fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is locally grown in Utah’s Art City and has rapidly expanded across the Northwest and Western regions. As an advocate for economic growth in Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California, we specialize in conveying information through utility construction, with a focus on fiber optic installation. The increase in remote work and online education has heightened demand for reliable internet infrastructure, driving the need for uninterrupted fiber optic construction and installation. We offer a full turnkey experience for clients and provide employees with medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a 401k plan with company match.

About the Role

FiberTel is seeking experienced CDL HDD Crew Members (Laborers, Locators, and Vacuum Truck Operators) to join our team in Springville, Utah. We are expanding our Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) crews and are looking for motivated individuals with experience in underground utility and telecommunications construction. This position supports HDD operations for underground fiber optic and telecommunications projects. Candidates may be responsible for general labor duties, utility locating, operating vacuum excavation equipment, and assisting HDD operators on construction job sites. We are willing to train the right CDL-qualified candidate who is eager to build a career in HDD construction.

Pay

$23–$28/hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist HDD crews with daily underground telecommunications construction activities.
• Perform general labor tasks including hand digging, potholing, conduit placement, and site cleanup.
• Locate existing underground utilities and verify utility markings.
• Safely operate vacuum excavation (hydrovac) equipment when assigned.
• Assist with setup, operation, and teardown of HDD equipment and job sites.
• Load, unload, and transport equipment and materials.
• Follow all OSHA, DOT, and company safety procedures.
• Complete required daily inspections, reports, and documentation.
• Work effectively as part of a team to complete projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in utility construction, telecommunications, HDD operations, locating, vacuum truck operation, or related underground construction preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety.
• Ability to travel locally as needed.
• Must pass pre-employment screening and meet company driving requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL Class A license preferred.
• Experience with underground fiber optic construction.
• Utility locating experience.
• Vacuum excavation/hydrovac experience.
• Knowledge of HDD drilling operations and equipment.
• OSHA certifications or other industry-related training.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. The role operates outdoors and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. The work environment varies throughout the day, including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings. The position may occasionally be exposed to natural gas and the risk of electrical shock, as well as moderate to loud noise levels.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to stand for long periods (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, and follow worksite safety instructions. The role requires prolonged and repeated activities such as lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, crouching, and crawling. The employee must regularly lift 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike)
• Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance)
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation