HDD Drill Operator

Cannon Companies; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the utilities sector as an HDD Drill Operator in Portland. You will operate heavy drilling equipment, ensuring precision and safety while navigating challenging terrains. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits including PTO, and a supportive work culture focused on teamwork and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Weekly

Day-one PTO

Full medical, dental, and vision

Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years on HDD equipment or support gear.
• Experience drilling in mixed soils.
• AT Drilling & walk-over locating knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Run rigs like Ditch Witch and Vermeer.
• Master TK, DCI, and magnetic locating tools.
• Maintain schedules and ensure safety on site.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Safety awareness

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

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Ready to Drill Big? Join Cannon as an HDD Operator!

Cannon Companies is on the hunt for a rockstar Horizontal Directional Drill Operator to power through challenging projects and elevate our elite drill crew. If you've got the skills, the grit, and a great attitude-we want YOU on our team!

What You'll Be Doing (And Crushing It At)

As Our AT HDD Operator, You'll Work With

• Drills up to 100k lbs in all kinds of ground conditions-rock, native, you name it!
• Big pipe bores-we're talking up to 28" diameter
• Wireline locating tools that keep the project on point
• Mud reclaimers and smart drilling solutions
  
  

Whether you're boring under rivers or highways, navigating mountains, or dropping grade bores for power, water, sewer, or telecom-we do the cool, complex, high-stakes bores others avoid.

What Makes This Role Awesome

• Competitive Hourly Pay; Paid Weekly
• Day-one PTO and 6 paid holidays
• Full medical, dental, and vision
• Life and disability insurance
• A real team-focused, family-style work culture where your growth matters
  
  

A Day in the Life on Cannon's Drill Crew

You'll Be The Go-to For

• Running badass rigs like Ditch Witch, Vermeer, American Auger
• Reading profiles like a boss and following through with high-precision bores
• Mastering TK, DCI, and magnetic locating tools
• Keeping the schedule tight, the worksite safe, and the client happy
  
  

Your Toolbox (aka What You Bring)

• 3+ years on HDD equipment or support gear (skid steers, vac trucks, crane trucks, etc.)
• Proven experience drilling in mixed soils & using the right mud mix
• Valid Class A CDL (tanker endorsement = bonus points)
• AT Drilling & walk-over locating know-how (grade bores = big win!)
• Great at troubleshooting, thinking critically, and owning your work
• Serious about safety-no shortcuts here
• Ready to travel, stay flexible, and jump in when needed
• The Fine Print
  
  

This is a Safety Sensitive Position. You must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Cannon Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer-diversity is part of our strength.

Ready to Join the Cannon Crew?

Smash that apply button! Our 3-minute mobile-friendly application gets you one step closer to joining the most badass drill team around.

Let's connect the future-one bore at a time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Utilities

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