Directional Driller – HDD for Fiber & Gas Pipelines

Zohorecruit; Mabank (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Pad is partnering with a Mabank, TX-based excavation and pipeline contractor to hire an experienced Directional Driller (HDD). You will lead horizontal drilling for fiber optic and natural gas projects in Mabank, TX, overseeing setup, bore path, and pullback from start to finish.

The role requires operating HDD rigs, reviewing bore plans, maintaining line and grade, and coordinating with locators and ground crews while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of horizontal directional drilling experience operating the rig.
• Experience boring for fiber optic conduit or natural gas mains.
• Ability to maintain line, depth, and grade on bore lengths.
• Working knowledge of drilling fluids 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 MVR.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain HDD rigs.
• Review bore plans and locate marks before drilling begins.
• Drill pilot bores to the designed line, depth, and grade with continuous locator communication.
• Select and change downhole tooling based on soil conditions.
• Mix, monitor, and manage drilling fluids based on ground conditions.
• Complete bore logs, as-built records, and daily production reports.
• Direct and support the ground crew and ensure site safety.

Skills

Horizontal directional drilling

Rig operation

Read prints & bore plans

Driver's license

Drug screen & background check

Bilingual English & Spanish

Tools

Ditch Witch

Vermeer

American Augers

Job description

The Staff Pad is partnering with a Mabank, TX-based excavation and pipeline contractor to hire an experienced Directional Driller (HDD). You will lead horizontal drilling for fiber optic and natural gas projects in Mabank, TX, overseeing setup, bore path, and pullback from start to finish.

The role requires operating HDD rigs, reviewing bore plans, maintaining line and grade, and coordinating with locators and ground crews while maintaining safety standards.