HDD Drill Rig Operator

Future Infrastructure, LLC; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Overtime opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Future Infrastructure, LLC is seeking an experienced directional drill operator to install conduit and underground telecommunications facilities in Florida. You will review prints, bore routes and permits, coordinate with the drill locator and crew, and perform setup, inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HDD equipment.

You will monitor drilling conditions, maintain safety standards, complete daily production records, and report issues promptly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directional drilling or underground utility construction experience preferred.
• Experience operating HDD equipment around utilities.
• Ability to read construction prints and locate markings.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; coordinate with drill locators and crews.
• Valid driver's license; CDL is preferred when required for assigned equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate directional drill rigs and equipment to install conduits and underground telecommunications facilities.
• Review construction prints, bore routes, utility locates, permits, and job requirements before beginning drilling operations.
• Coordinate with drill locator and crew to maintain bore path, depth, alignment, and safe clearance from existing utilities.
• Perform equipment setup, pre-use inspections, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of the drill rig and supporting equipment.
• Complete daily production and equipment documentation and report maintenance, material, safety, or quality issues promptly.

Skills

Directional drilling

Reading prints/maps

Teamwork

CDL preferred

Tools

HDD equipment

Job description

Future Infrastructure, LLC is seeking an experienced directional drill operator to install conduit and underground telecommunications facilities in Florida. You will review prints, bore routes and permits, coordinate with the drill locator and crew, and perform setup, inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HDD equipment.

You will monitor drilling conditions, maintain safety standards, complete daily production records, and report issues promptly.