Horizontal Directional Drill Operator

Quality Enterprises USA, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

401K with company contribution match

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. is seeking a Horizontal Directional Drill Operator in Tampa, Florida. The role involves safely operating HDD rigs, preparing job sites, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience with larger drill rigs.

This position requires travel and extended stays at job locations. Benefits include competitive pay, paid holidays, and various insurance options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience operating an AA440 or larger drill rig required.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions including extreme heat and humidity.
• Must be willing to travel and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HDD rigs and other drilling equipment.
• Prepare job site and equipment for drilling operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.

Skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Operating AA440 drill rig

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management

Job description

NOTE: To be considered for this role, you must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Please complete the application in its entirety and submit a resume, if available.

This position requires travel and extended stays at job locations.

Position Description

Earth View LLC is looking for a Horizontal Directional Drill Operator to join our team. The Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator's primary responsibility is to safely and efficiently operate HDD rigs and other drilling equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospitalization Insurance Options
• Short-Term Disability (Company-Paid)
• Life Insurance (Company-Paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• 401K with company contribution match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Positive Work Environment

Position Requirements

Essential Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist with preparing job site and HDD equipment so that drilling can be performed safely.
• Efficiently and safely operate an AA440 drill rig (or larger drill rig) in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Perform routine labor (i.e. potholing, equipment set‑up, conduit/duct/cable placement) as required.
• Ensure that all the utilities located in the construction path have been potholed.
• Review and evaluate directional drill plans; determine the optimal drilling parameters needed to comply with plans.
• Report any anomalies detected during drilling to the superintendent; evaluate contingency plans.
• Inspect drill and tools before use.
• Monitor equipment while in operation.
• Comply with all OSHA standards and Company safety policies.
• Assist job crew with other duties when not actively drilling.
• Assist with keeping job site safe, organized, and clean, free of trash or debris.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in construction management or similar field preferred.
• 2+ years' experience operating an AA440 or larger drill rig required; combination of work experience with technical training in an industry-related trade program will be considered.
• Ability to read and understand project technical drawings and diagrams.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision while adding to a safe and positive team environment.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, or stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work is primarily performed outdoors in variable weather and lighting conditions, including extreme heat and humidity.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• This position requires travel and extended stays at job locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. (QE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.