HDD Operator: Utility Drilling, OT & Quarterly Bonus

Ruffrestoration; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan 401(k) with employer

Overtime opportunities

Quarterly Production Bonus

Job summary

Ruffrestoration is seeking an HDD Operator to safely install underground utilities using horizontal directional drilling methods. You will operate HDD equipment, maintain bore alignment, and coordinate with the Locator to meet project specs, safety regulations, and owner standards.

Responsibilities include drilling operations, setting up equipment per plans, installing conduits for multiple utilities, and ensuring bore integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience installing gas, sewer, water, electrical, and telecommunications utilities.
• Strong understanding of HDD methods, tooling, and drilling fluids.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, bore profiles, and utility plans.
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred or ability to obtain).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate HDD rigs to drill pilot bores, perform reaming, and complete pullback operations.
• Set up and align drilling equipment per bore profiles and project plans.
• Install conduit, casing, pipe for gas, sewer, water, electrical, and telecommunications systems.
• Maintain proper bore path, depth, and alignment throughout drilling operations.
• Monitor drilling pressures, tooling performance, and drilling fluid flow to protect bore integrity.
• Coordinate continuously with the HDD Locator to make real-time adjustments.
• Install conduit, casing, pipe, or product for gas, sewer, water, electrical, and telecommunications systems.
• Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance on HDD equipment.

Skills

HDD operations

Reading drawings & profiles

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Communication & teamwork

Tools

CDL preferred or ability to obtain

OSHA 10/30 certification

Locating systems experience

Job description

Ruffrestoration is seeking an HDD Operator to safely install underground utilities using horizontal directional drilling methods. You will operate HDD equipment, maintain bore alignment, and coordinate with the Locator to meet project specs, safety regulations, and owner standards.

Responsibilities include drilling operations, setting up equipment per plans, installing conduits for multiple utilities, and ensuring bore integrity.