Equipment Operator (Philadelphia, PA)

Drill Tech, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement within a

growing HDD contractor

Job summary

Drill-Tech seeks an HDD Equipment Operator to support horizontal directional drilling crews on underground utility projects in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This hands‑on field role operates HDD equipment and assists with drilling operations while coordinating with foremen, locators, and crew members.

Headquartered in Chester, MD, the company performs HDD and underground utility work across the Mid-Atlantic region, offering growth opportunities and a focus on safety.

Qualifications

• Experience operating HDD or heavy equipment.
• Experience with Vermeer 23x30, 24x40, or similar directional drills preferred.
• Experience operating skid steers, excavators, and loaders.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors and travel as project needs require.

Responsibilities

• Operate HDD equipment during drilling operations
• Assist with drilling, reaming, pullback, and pipe installation
• Operate support equipment including skid steers, excavators, and loaders
• Perform daily equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
• Assist with mud mixing and drilling fluid management
• Support equipment mobilization and demobilization
• Work closely with foremen, locators, and field crews
• Maintain safe work practices and jobsite standards

Skills

Outdoor work

Travel readiness

Safety conscious

Valid driver's license

Tools

Vermeer 23x30/24x40 drills

Skid steers

Excavators/Loaders

DigiTrak/ParaTrack locating systems

McElroy fusion equipment

Job description

Company Headquarters: Chester, MD

Project Location: Philadelphia, PA

Travel: Project-based travel as needed

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

Drill-Tech is seeking an HDD Equipment Operator to support horizontal directional drilling crews on underground utility projects in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Headquartered in Chester, Maryland, Drill-Tech performs HDD and underground utility work throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

This is a hands‑on field position responsible for operating HDD equipment and supporting drilling operations while working closely with foremen, locators, and crew members.

Responsibilities

• Operate HDD equipment during drilling operations
• Assist with drilling, reaming, pullback, and pipe installation
• Operate support equipment including skid steers, excavators, and loaders
• Perform daily equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
• Assist with mud mixing and drilling fluid management
• Support equipment mobilization and demobilization
• Work closely with foremen, locators, and field crews
• Maintain safe work practices and jobsite standards

Qualifications

• Experience operating HDD equipment or related heavy equipment
• Experience with Vermeer 23x30, 24x40, or similar directional drills preferred
• Experience operating skid steers, excavators, loaders, or similar equipment
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work outdoors and travel as project needs require

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A CDL
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
• Experience operating Vermeer 100‑series drills or larger HDD equipment
• Experience with 300,000 lb or 500,000 lb maxi rigs
• Experience with mud systems, drilling fluids, pumps, and recyclers
• Experience with DigiTrak or ParaTrack locating systems
• Experience with McElroy fusion equipment

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing HDD contractor