Directional Drilling Operator – Growth, Bonuses & Benefits

E-Z Bel Construction; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Quarterly bonus

PTO & holidays

EAP & wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Company events

Job summary

E-Z Bel Construction in San Antonio, TX seeks a Directional Drilling Operator to operate HDD and auger boring equipment on active utility projects, following bore plans and safety standards while maintaining fluids and timelines.

This role offers growth from entry-level supervision to independent bores, requiring physical stamina and skill in reading maps and blueprints, with career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience operating or assisting HDD/auger boring equipment.
• Physical strength and stamina for demanding tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to varying locations and schedules, including overtime and weekends.
• Team collaboration and leadership to assist with crew organization.
• Reliable attendance and safety protocol adherence.
• Ability to read bore profiles, maps, and blueprints.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and rig maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist Foreman in executing daily tasks and boosting project efficiency.
• Operates HDD and auger boring equipment under supervision.
• Reads bore profiles, utility maps, and blueprints with guidance.
• Adjusts drill head rotation, pitch, and tracking per instruction.
• Mixes drilling fluids and maintains viscosity.
• Performs reaming, back-reaming, and pullback operations to spec.
• Troubleshoots minor issues and reports complex problems.
• Performs advanced HDD operations independently, including long bores and GPS tracking.
• Cleans equipment and bore site areas daily.
• Assists with rod loading/unloading, greasing, and hose checks.
• Inspects rods, drill heads, nozzles, and fluid lines before use.
• Operates skid steer or forklift to load/unload equipment (if authorized).
• Organizes tooling and accessories for upcoming bores.
• Positions and secures drill rig for transport safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

HDD/auger bore operation

Blueprint reading

Safety adherence

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Team leadership

Attendance reliability

Rig maintenance understanding

Tools

Skid steer

Forklift operation

Basic hand tools

Job description

E-Z Bel Construction in San Antonio, TX seeks a Directional Drilling Operator to operate HDD and auger boring equipment on active utility projects, following bore plans and safety standards while maintaining fluids and timelines.

This role offers growth from entry-level supervision to independent bores, requiring physical stamina and skill in reading maps and blueprints, with career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.