Directional Drill Operator

Gogridsource; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

PTO

401k Plan

Sick Leave

Job summary

GridSource in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Directional Drill Operator for field drilling and conduit pullback on fiber networks. Work spans rural and metro areas under master service agreements with telecom carriers and utilities.

Requirements include reading prints, teamwork, and strict adherence to safety procedures. Experience with Ditch Witch and Vermeer JT5/D10x15 is preferred; outdoor work year-round in all weather conditions is expected.

Qualifications

• Read prints and demonstrate good judgement in the field.
• Work as a team in tandem with supervisor, manager, and other crew members.
• Perform all duties adhering to company safety procedures and policies.
• Operating drill.
• Operating Ditch Witch and Vermeer Drilling equipment (JT5 / D10x15): 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day drilling and pullback of various sized conduits for outside plant fiber networks.
• Work under master service agreements with telecom carriers and regional utilities.
• Scope of work consists of new builds, maintenance, and restoration in rural and metro areas.

Job description

Directional Drill Operator Directional Drill Operator Baton Rouge , Louisiana Contract Sep 4, 2026

GridSourcehas an opening for a Directional Drill Operator in Baton Rouge, LA.

Pay Range-$24-$28 per hour depending on experience

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes

• Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Plan
• Paid sick leave in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws

Work will consists of day-to-day drilling and pullback of various sized conduits for outside plant fiber networks. Most of the work is performed under master service agreements with telecom carriers and regional utilities. The scope of work consists of new builds, maintenance, and restoration in rural and metro areas and the scope of work varies between each job.

What you will need:

• Read prints and demonstrate good judgement in the field
• Work as a team in tandem with supervisor, manager, and other crew members
• Perform all duties adhering to company safety procedures and policies
• Operating drill
• Operating Ditch Witch and Vermeer Drilling equipment (JT5 / D10x15): 2 years
• Heavy Equipment Operator WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Required to work within limited confines, such as crawl spaces, as needed.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee must be able to work in an outdoor environment year around in all weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock, radiation, and vibration

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