Directional Drill Operator

Hunt Electric, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

life insurance

short and long-term disability

a 401(k) plan

paid personal time (PTO)

Job summary

Hunt Electric, Inc. is seeking a Directional Drill Operator to run a range of drilling equipment and support vehicles from its Salt Lake City area operations. This role emphasizes safety, utility depth knowledge, and adherence to company policies while maintaining equipment and logs.

The ideal candidate has experience with Vermeer/Ditch Witch gear, blueprints, and basic computer-supplied bore logging. A strong safety record and willingness to comply with MSHA/OSHA trainings are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a directional drill (Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch)
• Experience drilling in standard and high-risk areas with live utilities
• Knowledge of utility depths and placements
• General construction knowledge and routine equipment maintenance
• Asset protection and secure storage
• Ability to read blueprints and identify utilities
• Basic computer skills for bore logs
• Strong math skills
• Organizational skills for materials and tools

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain directional drilling equipment
• Operate related support vehicles and machinery
• Follow safety policies, attend safety meetings and trainings
• Read blueprints and identify utilities; develop bore logs
• Maintain equipment and perform basic service tasks
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Skills

Directional drill operation

Live utilities awareness

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Computer literacy

Team coordination

Organization

Tools

Vermeer

Ditch Witch

Safety training tools

Job description

Hunt Electric, Inc. is looking for a Directional Drill Operator, responsible for running a variety of directional drilling equipment.

As a Directional Drill Operator, you will be responsible to operate and maintain a Directional Drill, (Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch) Vac. Truck, Mud Truck, Excavator, Forklift, Dump truck, along with others not listed. The individual in this position is required to work at all times with safety in mind. Must be able to read, understand, and follow company policies and procedures related to safety, attend all scheduled safety meetings, as well as competent person training, MSHA, and OSHA.

Required Skills:

• Experience, minimum 1 year, operating a directional drill (Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch).
• Experience drilling in both standard and high-risk areas, such as areas with live utilities.
• Have knowledge of utility depths and placement.
• Possess general knowledge of construction practices, be familiar with equipment, including routine service and maintenance. Service maintenance includes, but is not limited to washing, check fluids, tire pressures, grease, etc.
• Respect the importance of ensuring Company assets (vehicles, equipment, tools, materials, etc.); are properly and continuously maintained in good repair and secured in a safe and secure manner.
• Ability to read blueprints, and familiarity with Blue Stakes and the identification of marked utilities.
• Have basic computer skills in order to develop and maintain bore logs.
• Great math skills will go a long way in this position.
• Organization of material and other resources is necessary to complete excavation requirements, which may include basic hand tools.
• Other duties or locations as assigned by manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Utah Class A CDL License with no restrictions
• Clean driving record
• Pass a background check

This full-time position receives a competitive salary commensurate with experience and position responsibilities.

As a full-time Directional Drill Operator, you would also be eligible for an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO).

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability
• a 401(k) plan
• paid personal time (PTO)

About Hunt Electric

Hunt Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical, technology, and infrastructure contractor with wide-reaching services available in a variety of markets. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, we have additional branch locations in Denver, CO, St. George, UT, and Boise, ID. Since 1986, we have experienced tremendous growth with plans to continue expanding our services and markets served. If you are looking for a merit-based company where you can improve your skills, grow your career, and enjoy your work, look no further.