Directional Drill Operator: Skilled Utility Drilling Perks

Hunt Electric, LLC.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt Electric, Inc. is seeking a Directional Drill Operator to run and maintain directional drilling equipment (Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch), vacuum and mud trucks, excavator, forklift, and dump trucks as needed.

This full-time role emphasizes safety and requires reading blueprints, following policies, MSHA/OSHA training, and strong math and organizational skills to manage excavation resources. Valid Utah CDL A is required with a clean driving record; candidates must pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of directional drill experience (Vermeer/Ditch Witch).
• Experience drilling in standard and high-risk areas with live utilities.
• Ability to read blueprints and use blue stakes.
• Valid Utah CDL A and clean driving record; pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain directional drilling equipment.
• Operate support vehicles such as vacuum and mud trucks, excavator, forklift, and dump trucks as needed.
• Follow safety policies, attend safety meetings, and complete MSHA/OSHA training.
• Read blueprints and develop bore logs; manage excavation resources.

Skills

Directional drilling

High-risk areas

Blueprint reading

Bore logs

Math skills

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Utah Class A CDL License

Tools

Vermeer equipment

Ditch Witch equipment

Vacuum truck

Mud truck

Excavator

Forklift

Dump truck

Job description

Hunt Electric, Inc. is seeking a Directional Drill Operator to run and maintain directional drilling equipment (Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch), vacuum and mud trucks, excavator, forklift, and dump trucks as needed.

This full-time role emphasizes safety and requires reading blueprints, following policies, MSHA/OSHA training, and strong math and organizational skills to manage excavation resources. Valid Utah CDL A is required with a clean driving record; candidates must pass a background check.