Directional Drill Operator / Locator – CDL Required

ADP, Inc.; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

M&J Enterprises Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Directional Drill Operator / Locator to join our underground construction team. The ideal candidate has hands-on Vermeer HDD equipment experience, a valid CDL, and prior drill operator or locating work.

You will operate Vermeer HDD machines, read utility markings, and ensure safe, efficient drilling while protecting existing utilities on site. Travel and overtime may be required depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL required.
• Vermeer bore machine experience required.
• Experience operating an HDD drill and/or locating.
• Knowledge of underground utility construction.
• Ability to read utility markings and understand bore profiles.
• Knowledge of safe digging and utility damage-prevention practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic drilling and locating issues in the field.
• Must be dependable and able to work as part of a crew.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather and jobsite conditions.
• Must meet company driving and safety requirements.
• Travel and overtime may be required depending on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate Vermeer directional bore/drill machines
• Perform horizontal directional drilling for underground fiber, telecommunications, and utility installations
• Locate and guide drill heads accurately during boring operations
• Read and understand utility markings, bore paths, prints, and construction plans
• Perform potholing/daylighting and verify existing utilities before drilling
• Complete pilot bores, reaming, and product pullback
• Set up and operate HDD equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance
• Load, secure, haul, and transport equipment as required
• Maintain safe work zones and follow all company and OSHA safety requirements
• Work closely with foremen, laborers, and other crew members
• Protect existing underground utilities and surrounding property
• Complete required job and equipment documentation

Skills

CDL

Vermeer HDD experience

drill operator

locator

underground utility construction

Tools

Vermeer equipment

Job description

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Directional Drill Operator / Locator – CDL Required

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1019

Salary Range: $30.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Directional Drill Operator / Locator – CDL Required

M&J Enterprises Construction, Inc. is seeking an experiencedDirectional Drill Operator / Locator to join our underground construction team.

We are looking for a dependable, safety-focused individual withhands-on experience operating Vermeer horizontal directional drilling (HDD) equipment. Candidates should have experience as adrill operator, locator, or both and must possess a validCDL.

Responsibilities

• OperateVermeer directional bore/drill machines
• Perform horizontal directional drilling for undergroundfiber, telecommunications, and utility installations
• Locate and guide drill heads accurately during boring operations
• Read and understand utility markings, bore paths, prints, and construction plans
• Perform potholing/daylighting and verify existing utilities before drilling
• Complete pilot bores, reaming, and product pullback
• Set up and operate HDD equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance
• Load, secure, haul, and transport equipment as required
• Maintain safe work zones and follow all company and OSHA safety requirements
• Work closely with foremen, laborers, and other crew members
• Protect existing underground utilities and surrounding property
• Complete required job and equipment documentation

Requirements

• Valid CDL required
• Previous Vermeer bore machine experience required
• Experience operating an HDD drill and/or locating
• Knowledge of underground utility construction
• Ability to read utility markings and understand bore profiles
• Knowledge of safe digging and utility damage-prevention practices
• Ability to troubleshoot basic drilling and locating issues in the field
• Must be dependable and able to work as part of a crew
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather and jobsite conditions
• Must meet company driving and safety requirements
• Travel and overtime may be required depending on project needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performingboth drilling and locating
• Experience with multiple sizes/models of Vermeer HDD equipment
• Experience pulling conduit and fiber infrastructure
• OSHA and other construction safety certifications are a plus

What We're Looking For

We need anexperienced operator—not someone who is learning to run a bore machine. The right candidate should be comfortable operating Vermeer equipment, understand the complete boring process, and be able to work safely around existing utilities.