Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator

Air Comfort, Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Long-Term Stability

Job summary

LT Directional Boring (LTDB), a utilities contractor serving California, seeks a crew member to operate horizontal directional drilling equipment for underground utility installations. You will read bore plans, work with the drill crew, and monitor operations to avoid existing utilities.

This role requires a strong work ethic, ability to travel for out-of-town projects, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Class A license preferred for advancement.
• Roadside construction experience is desirable.
• Experience with concrete and/or asphalt work.
• Must understand underground construction phases (manholes, trenching, tie-ins).
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal directional drilling equipment for underground utility installations.
• Read and follow bore plans, utility maps, and project drawings.
• Monitordrilling operations to avoid existing utilities and obstacles.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
• Complete bore logs and required job documentation.
• Assist with equipment setup, breakdown, and jobsite cleanup.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class A license preferred

Job description

LT Directional Boring (LTDB), is a utilities contractor operating throughout the State of California. Our work focuses on Directional Drilling of telecom, gas, power, water, and sewer lines.

Our headquarters is located in Paso Robles, Ca with a secondary location in Selma, Ca. Our service area spans much of California - from the coast to the Nevada border - and includes regions from San Jose to Los Angeles, Bakersfield to Oregon, and the Lancaster to Bishop area.

Job Requirements

• Operate horizontal directional drilling equipment for underground utility installations
• Able to meet attendance & punctuality requirements
• Strong work ethic
• Read and follow bore plans, utility maps, and project drawings
• Display endurance, the ability to work in all weather conditions
• Work closely with the locator and drill crew to maintain proper alignment and depth
• Comply with drug/alcoholpolicy
• Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance
• Mix and manage drilling fluids based on soil conditions
• Must be willing to travel (company pay for hotels and per diem when out-of-town work is required).
• Monitordrilling operations to avoid existing utilities and obstacles
• Maintain a safe, organized jobsite in compliance with company and OSHA safety standards
• Assist with equipment setup, breakdown, and jobsite cleanup
• Complete bore logs and required job documentation

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Class A license preferred
• Roadside construction experience
• Experience with concrete and/or asphalt work
• Must have a full understanding of all phases of underground construction (setting manholes, trenching, tie-ins, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of underground utility installation and safe digging practices
• Experience with locating and tracking systems
• Ability to read and understand utility installation and safe digging practices
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

Physical Demands of the job

• Push pull, reach and carry objects such as tools, materials and equipment weighing up to 90 lbs.
• Load and unload tools and equipment on truck
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders
• All work is performed at remote locations; driving and sitting are required.
• All work is outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl while performing work
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery
• Must be able to work in small/confined areas
• Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewmen and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objectsto ensure safe coordination of movement
• Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hard hat and any other applicable safety gear

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Supportive work environment
• Long-Term Stability

LT Directional Boring provides equalemploymentopportunities to all employees and applicants foremploymentand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.