HDD Bore Crew Associate — Utilities Installation

VTF Excavation, LLC; Celina (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Short-term disability

Prevailing wage projects

Paid travel to jobsites

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

VTF Excavation, LLC is seeking a motivated Bore Crew Laborer to join our directional drilling team in Northwest/Central Ohio. The role focuses on assisting the HDD crew with underground utility installations, pipe handling, mud management, and safety compliance on every shift.

You will work alongside the Bore Crew Foreman and drill operator, performing physical labor outdoors in varying weather while maintaining a clean, safe job site and supporting project timelines across municipal,

Qualifications

• Prior experience in excavation or construction is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the drill operator and Bore Crew Foreman with daily HDD operations.
• Assist with locating and tracking the drill head using locating equipment.
• Operate fusing machine to fuse pipe together.
• Handle and connect drill pipe, reamer tooling, and product pipe during the drilling process.
• Mix and maintain drilling fluid (mud) and monitor the mud system throughout the bore.
• Assist with hydro-vac operations and potholing.
• Prepare and clean job sites before, during, and after bore operations.
• Dig and maintain entry and exit pits for bore operations.
• Identify and work safely around existing underground utilities.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and staging equipment and materials on the job site.
• Follow all OSHA, company, and site-specific safety standards at all times.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the project.
• Support the crew with any tasks needed to keep the project on track.

Skills

Excavation experience

Directional drilling experience

Stamina/physical labor

Team player

CDL (preferred)

Job description

VTF Excavation, LLC is seeking a motivated Bore Crew Laborer to join our directional drilling team in Northwest/Central Ohio. The role focuses on assisting the HDD crew with underground utility installations, pipe handling, mud management, and safety compliance on every shift.

You will work alongside the Bore Crew Foreman and drill operator, performing physical labor outdoors in varying weather while maintaining a clean, safe job site and supporting project timelines across municipal,