HDD Drill Operator & Locator (CDL-A) — Utilities

PUSH, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with Company Match

Paid PTO and Holidays

Training & Advancement Opportunities

In-house CDL Program

Job summary

PUSH, Inc. seeks a CDL directional drill operator/locator to install underground cables using HDD techniques. You will read prints, coordinate utility locations, and mentor teammates in fieldwork across rural and urban sites.

Responsibilities include operating bore equipment, ensuring correct steering, maintaining equipment, and ensuring site safety and clean-up after jobs. A strong safety record is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Ability to read prints and schematics.
• Ability to mentor 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 conform to grade alignment specifications.
• Maintain bore profile plots and provide directional drilling data to customers.
• Adhere to safety procedures and attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Inspect and maintain all equipment, including routine maintenance.
• Read utility locates and coordinate day lighting of facilities.
• Assist with all job aspects including basic labor tasks.
• Set up and clean up the work site, including traffic and pedestrian control.

Skills

HDD experience

CDL-A license

Prints & schematics reading

Team mentorship

Equipment operation

Tools

Vermeer equipment

Ditch Witch equipment

Job description

PUSH, Inc. seeks a CDL directional drill operator/locator to install underground cables using HDD techniques. You will read prints, coordinate utility locations, and mentor teammates in fieldwork across rural and urban sites.

Responsibilities include operating bore equipment, ensuring correct steering, maintaining equipment, and ensuring site safety and clean-up after jobs. A strong safety record is essential.