Field HDD Operator & Locator (CDL & Training Included)

Push Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Dis.

401K with company match

Paid PTO & Holidays

Bonus potential

Training & advancement opportunities

In-house CDL program

Referral bonus program

Weekly pay

Job summary

PUSH, Inc. is a premier communications and power utility contractor hiring a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator in Champaign, IL. The role focuses on HDD trenchless installation with emphasis on safety, documentation, and crew mentorship.

Responsibilities include operating HDD equipment, reading prints, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with the team to ensure efficient, compliant installations servicing rural and urban utilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Knowledge of Utility Construction Procedures and print reading.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Ability to train and mentor other team members.

Responsibilities

• Operate Directional Bore equipment for installation of underground cable conduit or utilities.
• Ensure proper steering based on job preparations and projections.
• Operate construction equipment to align, move, and adjust machinery to match grade alignment specifications.
• Maintain bore profile plots and provide directional drilling data to customers.

Skills

Reads prints & schematics

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Tools

Vermeer equipment

Ditch Witch equipment

Locating equipment

Job description

PUSH, Inc. is a premier communications and power utility contractor hiring a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator in Champaign, IL. The role focuses on HDD trenchless installation with emphasis on safety, documentation, and crew mentorship.

Responsibilities include operating HDD equipment, reading prints, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with the team to ensure efficient, compliant installations servicing rural and urban utilities.