Directional Driller Operator

Henkels & McCoy, Inc.; East Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is seeking a Directional Driller Operator in East Middletown, NY. You will operate horizontal and directional drill rigs, ensuring the safety and efficiency of all operations. Your role is crucial to safely completing bore shots and maintaining equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and skills in hand-eye coordination, communication, and troubleshooting. Join us to be part of a recognized leader in utility construction!

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors of utility flags.

Responsibilities

• Operate the drill rig efficiently.
• Verify existing utilities before starting any work.
• Inspect and maintain job equipment.

Skills

Precise hand-eye coordination

Good written and verbal communication skills

Operator level troubleshooting and maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 Certification

CDL Class A license

Job description

Henkels & McCoy is an industry-leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure construction and maintenance services for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communication markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, Henkels & McCoy adapts over 95 years of experience to the dynamic and evolving infrastructure needs of today. Henkels & McCoy has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award and is a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, a collaborative industry partnership working to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the electric line construction industry. H&M is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority‑Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier.

Directional Driller Operator

Operates horizontal/directional drill rigs, locates equipment, and product support equipment. Performs semi‑skilled activities related to HDD locating and must be familiar with industry standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Responsibilities

• Operate the drill rig efficiently.
• Prepare job and drill so that the shot can be performed safely.
• Pothole all utilities that will either be paralleled or crossed during the bore shot.
• Verify existing utilities.
• Fill water tanks with water.
• Combine water with chemicals for boring according to the ground you are drilling in.
• Locate the drill head from point A to point B without hitting any utilities at the correct depth.
• Hook up swivel, reamer, and pipe product that will be pulled back to complete the bore shot.
• Before the bore shot is started, walk out bore shot to ensure all utilities have been located and develop a plan for going above or below each utility or obstacle in the bore path.
• Pull back the product with the correct hole opener and utilize the correct mud mixture to ensure that the product makes it from point B to point A.
• Inspect and maintain job equipment.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• CDL Class A license or obtain one within 90 days.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Precise hand‑eye coordination.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform operator level troubleshooting and maintenance of drill equipment/mixing unit.
• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors of utility flags and markings on the ground.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate instructions to assist with training.