Directional Drill Operator — On-Site Utility Drilling & Safety

Miners Underground; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off & holidays

Skills Training

Career Advancement

Job summary

Miners Underground is hiring a Directional Drill Operator to join our on-site team on a full-time basis. You will operate drilling equipment to install underground utilities safely while maintaining strict safety standards.

You will work with field crews to interpret job prints, prepare sites, and restore the site after operations. A valid driver’s license is required; CDL preferred or obtainable within 30 days. English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred or willing to obtain within 30 days.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and working in varied weather.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• English/Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up jobsite safety devices and barricades.
• Load and unload equipment and materials.
• Operate directional drilling equipment to install underground utilities.
• Inspect vehicles and trailers for safe loading and transport.
• Maintain and clean drilling equipment and tools.
• Assist on-site with digging, trenching, and exposing utilities.
• Direct laborers and field staff on site.
• Restore the jobsite to company standards after operation.
• Communicate with customers and team on specs and progress.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL preferred

Bilingual (English/Spanish) optional

Job description

Miners Underground is hiring a Directional Drill Operator to join our on-site team on a full-time basis. You will operate drilling equipment to install underground utilities safely while maintaining strict safety standards.

You will work with field crews to interpret job prints, prepare sites, and restore the site after operations. A valid driver’s license is required; CDL preferred or obtainable within 30 days. English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.