Directional Drilling Worker
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor & Trades, Maintenance Worker, Installation Technician
Position Summary:
Precision Below the Surface. Powering What’s Next.
TJ Cable & Underground Services is looking for a hardworking and detail-oriented Underground Directional Drilling Worker to join our team in Omaha. This role is a critical part of our underground utility construction operations, supporting the installation of fiber, electric, and communication lines using Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) methods.
If you’re ready to be part of a high-performing team that helps install the infrastructure that keeps communities connected, we want to hear from you.
Why Join TJ Cable?At TJ Cable, we believe that what’s buried beneath the surface is just as important as what’s above. Our crews are trained, equipped, and supported to do the job right—the first time. We offer real career growth, a strong team culture, and the chance to help build the infrastructure of tomorrow.
Position:Underground Directional Drilling Worker (Full-Time)
Location: Omaha, Nebraska – Field-Based
Industry: Utility Construction | Horizontal Directional Drilling | Underground Installation
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Group Term Life, Paid Time Off, 401(k), ROTH plans with matching
Operate or assist with horizontal directional drilling (HDD) equipment to install underground conduit and utilities
Support safe and efficient drilling, pulling, and locating of underground utility lines
Perform site prep and restoration duties including potholing, trenching, and back filling
Assist in loading/unloading equipment and maintaining a clean and safe job site
Follow direction from the HDD Operator and foreman and adhere to safety standards at all times
Read and interpret utility markings, site plans, and bore logs
Maintain equipment and tools and report maintenance needs promptly
Work as part of a tight-knit crew that values precision, communication, and accountability
Qualifications:Previous utility construction or directional drilling experience is a plus—but training is available
Ability to follow instructions and work outdoors in various weather conditions
Familiarity with Vermeer or Ditch Witch equipment is a plus
Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and handle physically demanding tasks
Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred but not required
Must be reliable, safety-minded, and a team player with a strong work ethic
Preferred Skills (Not Required but a Plus):Experience operating HDD rigs, locating equipment, or mud systems
Knowledge of underground utility construction and safety protocols
CDL license and/or OSHA 10 certification
TJ Cable, 6615 S 156th St., Omaha NE 68135
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