Field HDD Operator & Locator — CDL & Growth Path

Push Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Teladoc access

Company 401K

Weekly pay

PTO & holidays

Career training

CDL program

Referral bonus

Job summary

PUSH, Inc. is seeking a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) in Detroit, MI to install various cables using trenchless HDD methods. You will read prints, operate HDD rigs, mentor teammates, and ensure safe, efficient work outdoors across rural and urban sites.

Core duties include equipment maintenance, locating utilities, and coordinating with crews to meet project specs. CDL-A required; willingness to travel and train others is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Ability to read prints and schematics for installations.
• Willingness to train and mentor other team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work in outdoor environments and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates Directional Bore equipment for installation of underground cable conduits or utilities.
• Ensure proper steering based on job preparations and projections.
• Operate machinery to align, move, and adjust to grade specifications.
• Maintain bore profile plots and provide drilling data to the customer.
• Follow safety procedures and attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Read utility locates and coordinate day lighting of facilities.
• Assist with basic labor and ensure site setup/cleanup including traffic controls.

Skills

HDD experience

Print reading

Mentoring

Teamwork

Tools

Vermeer

Ditch Witch

Locating equipment

Job description

PUSH, Inc. is seeking a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) in Detroit, MI to install various cables using trenchless HDD methods. You will read prints, operate HDD rigs, mentor teammates, and ensure safe, efficient work outdoors across rural and urban sites.

Core duties include equipment maintenance, locating utilities, and coordinating with crews to meet project specs. CDL-A required; willingness to travel and train others is essential.