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Operator - Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) - Utility

**Date:** Apr 30, 2025

**Location:** Ft Worth, TX, US, 76134

**Company:** Southwire Company LLC

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Job Description

Job Summary/Objective:

The equipment operator’s primary function is to operate horizontal/directional drill and various other equipment at the jobsites. Equipment operators are also expected to assist in other duties around the jobsite as needed. This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, this role works in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates various construction equipment (mini excavators, backyard machine, forklift, boom truck, cable puller, digger, horizontal/directional drill, hydro vac, etc.)

• Visually assess digging areas to ensure it has been properly staked/located prior to digging.

• Perform service, safety checks, load securement, check oil and fluids, and minor repairs on equipment.

• Perform laborer duties as needed.

• Read blueprints, organize material, and use other resources as necessary to complete excavation requirements, which may include the use of basic hand tools.

• Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of entire crew, including self.

• Responsible for reporting any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and People and Culture.

• Expected to immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.

• CDL preferred.

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and 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 characteristic protected by law.

**Nearest Major Market:** Fort Worth

**Nearest Secondary Market:** Dallas