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

Job Overview

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.

Who We Are

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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Key Responsibilities

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/daylighting 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 immediatelyQualifications

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 requiredBenefits

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 eventsSchedule

Full-Time, Monday-Friday

10 to 12-hour shifts

Overtime and weekend work as neededWork Location

Based in Indianapolis, IN

This is a field-based, travel-required role-you'll work both locally and out-of-town depending on project needsEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

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.

Compliance Notice

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

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