Drill Crew Laborer

💪 Join the Backbone of Fiber Installation – Build Your Future as a Drill Crew Laborer with Modus Utility Group!

Position Title: Drill Crew Laborer
Company Name: Modus Utility Group
Pay Range: $20–$23 per hour
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Industry: Civil Construction / Utilities / Sitework

Modus Utility Group is hiring hardworking, dependable Drill Crew Laborers to support our horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operations. Whether you’re prepping drill sites, assisting operators, or handling backfill and restoration, you’ll be an essential part of getting fiber infrastructure in the ground—safely and efficiently. If you’re ready to get your boots dirty, show up on time, and be part of a team that respects hard work, we want you on our crew.

At Modus Utility Group, you’re not just a laborer—you’re part of a team that listens, backs each other up, and gets the job done right. As a growing civil utility contractor, we specialize in residential, commercial, and government HDD projects, with a core focus on fiber optic infrastructure. We're building a world‑class operation, and that starts with people who take pride in doing things well.

You'll work in a culture of safety, respect, and steady opportunity.

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• Assist drill operators and locators with job site setup and teardown
• Load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment
• Excavate and backfill manually with shovels and hand tools
• Perform potholing/day lighting to expose underground utilities
• Mix drilling fluids (mud mixing) as directed
• Operate small equipment (e.g., tampers, vac units, saws)
• Restore sites (grading, raking, seeding, sodding)
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment
• Follow all OSHA, company, and customer safety protocols
• Report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions immediately

• 2+ years of experience in fiber optic installations
• Able to take direction from foreman and locator
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs, bending, kneeling, and working in trenches
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
• CDL Class A is a plus, not required
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screening and physical
• Reliable, safety‑focused, and a strong team player
• Willingness to travel for out‑of‑town projects required

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Life and disability insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Weekly pay cycle
• Company events

Full‑Time, Monday–Friday

10 to 12‑hour shifts

Overtime and weekend work as needed

Based in Indianapolis, IN

This is a field‑based, travel‑required role—you’ll work both locally and out‑of‑town depending on project needs

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.