HDD Operator: Precision Utility Drilling & Growth

Atlas Group LLC; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Weekly Payroll

Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Retirement Plan

Paid Leave Benefits

Job summary

Atlas Group LLC is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Operator in Buckhannon, WV to join our team. You will operate HDD equipment and perform pilot bores, reaming, and product pullback to install underground utilities.

The role requires 3–5+ years of HDD experience, ability to read utility plans and bore profiles, and a valid driver’s license. Expect outdoor work, overtime, and potential travel, with a competitive pay and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years HDD experience.
• Experience operating 100k+ HDD drill rigs and related equipment.
• Ability to read utility plans, bore profiles and job specifications.
• Knowledge of utility installation including gas, water and sewer.
• Understanding of drilling fluid systems and basic mud mixing.
• Able to work safely around heavy equipment and active job sites.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel/overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate HDD equipment to install underground utilities.
• Perform pilot bores, reaming operations, and product pullback.
• Monitor drilling parameters (torque, thrust, rotation, mud flow).
• Ensure bore path follows the designed profile and alignment.
• Assist drill rig setup and jobsite preparation.
• Inspect equipment daily and report maintenance needs.
• Coordinate tooling, drill rods, and reamers for each bore.
• Follow company safety procedures and jobsite regulations.
• Assist with utility locates and Dig Safe coordination.
• Communicate with locator, crew members, and supervisors.
• Support jobsite tasks including pipe handling and mud mixing.

Skills

HDD experience

Operate 100k HDD rigs

Read utility plans/bore profiles

Knowledge of gas/water/sewer utilities

Drilling fluid systems

Safety around heavy equipment

Valid driver's license

Willingness to travel/overtime

Tools

HDD drill rigs 100k+ capacity

Walkover locating systems

Drill head steering / bore path control

Job description

Atlas Group LLC is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Operator in Buckhannon, WV to join our team. You will operate HDD equipment and perform pilot bores, reaming, and product pullback to install underground utilities.

The role requires 3–5+ years of HDD experience, ability to read utility plans and bore profiles, and a valid driver’s license. Expect outdoor work, overtime, and potential travel, with a competitive pay and benefits package.