HDD Drilling Operator – Growth, Overtime & Benefits

Primoris Services Corporation; Clearwater, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Pet coverage

Legal assistance coverage

Safety programs

Overtime opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking a directional drilling professional to operate HDD rigs and support underground telecommunications installations across outdoor job sites. You will review prints, coordinate with the drill locator, and ensure bore path accuracy, depth, and clearance from existing utilities.

The role requires 3+ years in directional drilling or underground utilities, strong teamwork, and a valid driver's license (CDL preferred).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directional drilling or underground utility construction experience.
• Experience operating HDD equipment near utilities.
• Ability to read construction prints and utility maps.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate directional drill rigs and associated equipment to install conduit and other underground telecommunications facilities.
• Review construction prints, bore routes, utility locates, permits, and job requirements before beginning drilling operations.
• Coordinate continuously with the drill locator and crew to maintain the planned 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.
• Monitor drilling conditions, tooling, fluid systems, and production progress and communicate changing field conditions to the foreman.
• Follow company safety requirements, utility-damage prevention practices, traffic-control requirements, and customer construction standards.
• Assist with rod handling, potholing coordination, conduit installation, jobsite setup, cleanup, and restoration activities as needed.
• Complete daily production and equipment documentation and report maintenance, material, safety, or quality issues promptly.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Valid driver's license

CDL preferred

Read prints/maps

Tools

HDD equipment

Job description

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking a directional drilling professional to operate HDD rigs and support underground telecommunications installations across outdoor job sites. You will review prints, coordinate with the drill locator, and ensure bore path accuracy, depth, and clearance from existing utilities.

The role requires 3+ years in directional drilling or underground utilities, strong teamwork, and a valid driver's license (CDL preferred).