Directional HDD Operator – Field Drilling Pro

Primoris Services Corporation; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Growth opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking an experienced directional drill operator in Clearwater, FL. You will operate HDD rigs to install conduit and underground telecom facilities, review prints, and coordinate with the drilling crew to maintain bore path and safe clearances.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, inspections, field troubleshooting, and reporting conditions to the foreman. Strong teamwork and safety focus are essential for success on project sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directional drilling or underground utility experience preferred.
• Experience operating HDD equipment and working around underground utilities.
• Ability to read construction prints, utility maps, route plans.

Responsibilities

• Operate directional drill rigs and equipment to install conduit and underground telecommunications facilities.
• Review construction prints, bore routes, permits, and job requirements before drilling.
• Coordinate with drill locator and crew to maintain bore path, depth, alignment, safe clearances.
• Conduct equipment setup, inspections, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Monitor drilling conditions and report changes to foreman.
• Follow safety requirements and utility-damage prevention practices.
• Assist with rod handling, conduit installation, and site restoration as needed.
• Complete daily production and equipment documentation and report issues promptly.

Skills

Directional drilling

Teamwork

Reading prints

Communication

CDL preferred

Tools

HDD equipment

Job description

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking an experienced directional drill operator in Clearwater, FL. You will operate HDD rigs to install conduit and underground telecom facilities, review prints, and coordinate with the drilling crew to maintain bore path and safe clearances.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, inspections, field troubleshooting, and reporting conditions to the foreman. Strong teamwork and safety focus are essential for success on project sites.