Directional Driller (HDD) – Fiber & Gas Conduit

The Staff Pad

Mabank (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Overtime pay

Insurance after 60 days

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Job summary

The Staff Pad has partnered with a full-service excavation and pipeline construction company to hire an experienced Directional Driller (HDD) to lead horizontal directional drilling operations in Mabank, TX.

The successful candidate will operate HDD rigs, review bore plans, and manage the bore from setup through pullback, ensuring utility lines are kept safe. Fiber optic or natural gas experience is preferred, with strong teamwork and safety focus.

Qualifications

2+ years of horizontal directional drilling experience operating the rig.
Experience boring for fiber optic conduit or natural gas.
Ability to maintain line, depth, and grade on specified bore lengths and diameters.
Working knowledge of drilling fluid mixing and regional soil conditions.
Ability to read prints, bore plans, and utility locate markings.
Valid driver’s license with no more than 2 minor violations on the motor vehicle record.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and maintain directional drilling rigs within the specified size or class range.
Review bore plans, prints, and utility locates and walk the bore path before drilling begins.
Drill pilot bores to the designed line, depth, and grade while maintaining communication with the locator.
Select and change downhole tooling based on soil conditions.
Mix, monitor, and manage drilling fluids based on ground conditions.
Monitor and prevent inadvertent returns and frac-outs and execute cleanup procedures when needed.
Ream and pull back conduit to the specified size.
Verify potholing at all crossings and maintain clearance from utilities.
Complete bore logs, as-built records, and daily production reports.
Perform daily equipment inspections and report needed repairs.
Direct and support the ground crew and locator.