Discover a more connected career

As a Telecom Drill Bore Operator with TCS Communications, you’re doing more than operating machinery. You’re helping build the essential fiber and telecom networks that keep communities connected. In this role, you’ll be responsible for safely and accurately installing underground communications infrastructure using Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment. This is a hands-on, fast-paced field position where attention to safety, precision, and teamwork is key. If you take pride in your craft, value doing the job right, and want to work with a crew that respects skill and dedication, we’d like to meet you.

What you’ll do

• Read plans, maps, and locate marks to plan & follow the proper bore path

• Identify and avoid underground utilities using locating equipment and potholing methods

• Safely operate HDD drill rigs, mud systems, vac trucks, and related equipment

• Mix and manage drilling fluids (mud), adjusting for soil and bore conditions

• Track drill head and maintain line, grade, and depth throughout the bore

• Complete pilot bores and pull-back operations for conduit installation

• Maintain a daily bore log and production schedule with accuracy

• Set up job sites including traffic control, safety barriers & equipment staging

• Restore work areas after completion and ensure clean, safe, and organized sites

• Perform routine equipment checks, minor maintenance, and report any mechanical issues

• Communicate clearly with the locator, ground crew, and supervisor to maintain safety and production

• Work outdoors year-round in varying weather, terrain, and jobsite conditions

• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and utility industry standards

• Assist crew members with related tasks to keep the project moving

• Other duties as required to support successful bore operations

Connecting you to great benefits

We believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a full range of benefits designed to support you and your family both on and off the job!

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships,  pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll need

• Must be 18 years or older 

• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings

• High School Diploma or GED required; equivalent field experience considered

• Valid state driver’s license (non-provisional) with a clean driving record

• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, or willingness to obtain within company timeframe

• Hands-on experience operating Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment, including drill setup, tooling selection, mud systems, and pullback procedures

• Working knowledge of utility locating equipment, reading utility prints, and potholing to verify existing utilities

• Familiarity with safe trenching, digging, traffic control, and underground construction practices

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and field conditions and perform physically demanding tasks including bending, climbing, standing, and lifting 55+ lbs

• Comfortable working in confined spaces, remote site locations, and around heavy equipment

• Strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to work safely as part of a field crew

• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, and travel as project needs require