HDD Driller – Precision Underground Utilities

Drill Tech; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Opportunities for advancement within a

Job summary

Drill-Tech in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Driller to operate HDD equipment on underground utility projects. This hands-on field role requires safe operation, adherence to project plans, and coordination with locators, foremen, and crew to complete bores as designed.

Candidates should have 3+ years HDD experience and be proficient with Vermeer or Ditch Witch machines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience operating horizontal directional drilling equipment.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working as part of an HDD crew.
• Experience operating Vermeer, Ditch Witch, or similar HDD equipment.
• Experience completing pilot bores, reaming, pullback, and pipe installation.
• Ability to read and understand prints, bore plans, and utility markings.
• Knowledge of drill tooling, reamers, drilling fluids, and changing ground conditions.
• Ability to safely maintain and troubleshoot HDD equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal directional drilling equipment safely and efficiently
• Complete pilot bores, reaming, pullback, and pipe installation
• Read project plans, utility maps, bore profiles, and utility markings
• Monitor drilling pressures, fluid returns, ground conditions, and equipment performance
• Adjust drilling methods based on soil and ground conditions
• Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and drilling-related issues
• Assist with equipment setup, breakdown, and jobsite organization
• Communicate production progress and jobsite concerns to the foreman
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Work closely with laborers, equipment operators, locators, and other crew members

Skills

HDD operation

Field drilling

Safety compliance

Read prints

Communication

Tools

Vermeer

Ditch Witch

Job description

Drill-Tech in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Driller to operate HDD equipment on underground utility projects. This hands-on field role requires safe operation, adherence to project plans, and coordination with locators, foremen, and crew to complete bores as designed.

Candidates should have 3+ years HDD experience and be proficient with Vermeer or Ditch Witch machines.