HDD Operator & Locator — Field Tech with Training & Growth

PUSH, Inc.; Munising (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company match

Competitive pay with weekly checks

Paid PTO and holidays

Training & advancement opportunities

In-house CDL program

Referral bonus

Job summary

PUSH, Inc. is a privately owned premier communications and power utility contractor offering HDD trenchless installation. The CDL-relevant role requires experience with HDD around utilities in rural and urban areas, plus ability to read prints and schematics and mentor teammates.

Operates Directional Bore equipment, maintains bore profiles, and ensures safety and site setup. Travel and field duties are required, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and training others.

Qualifications

• Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Ability to read prints and schematics.
• Ability to train and mentor other team members.

Responsibilities

• Operates Directional Bore equipment for installation of underground cable conduit or utilities.
• Ensure proper steering based on the noted job preparations and projections.
• Operates construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade alignment specification.
• Maintain bore profile plots and provide customer with directional drilling data.
• Abide all company and manufacturer safety procedures and industry safety standards, in addition to attending mandatory safety meetings.
• Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of all equipment, including routine maintenance by greasing, oiling, and making minor repairs on equipment, as necessary.
• Reads utility locates and coordinating day lighting of these facilities.
• Assist with all aspects of the job including basic labor responsibilities.
• Ensure that setup and cleanup of work site is completed properly, including traffic and pedestrian control measures.

Skills

HDD operations

Print reading

Mentoring/training

Education

Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling

Tools

Vermeer equipment

Ditch Witch equipment

Locating equipment brands

Job description

PUSH, Inc. is a privately owned premier communications and power utility contractor offering HDD trenchless installation. The CDL-relevant role requires experience with HDD around utilities in rural and urban areas, plus ability to read prints and schematics and mentor teammates.

Operates Directional Bore equipment, maintains bore profiles, and ensures safety and site setup. Travel and field duties are required, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and training others.