Lead Directional Driller - Underground Utilities

Mammoth Energy, Inc.; Moore (OK); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mammoth Energy, Inc. is seeking an experienced directional drilling operative to safely install conduit and cables while supervising a small crew. You will read bore profiles, locate utilities, pothole, and track drill head to meet depth and clearances.

The role requires strong drilling and locating skills, and the ability to manage field data, safety, and daily reporting. Travel is up to 50% and CDL is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years operating directional drilling equipment in utility environments.
• Strong locating proficiency: interpret readings and maintain safe offsets from utilities.
• Understand one-call processes, potholing, and damage prevention best practices.
• Ability to read prints, bore profiles, and utility maps; basic field math for line/grade/clearance.
• Supervisory/lead capability: direct crew tasks and maintain safety/quality.
• Solid mechanical aptitude for equipment issues and routine maintenance.
• Strong communication skills; calm decision-making under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to work outdoors in varying conditions; physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate directional drilling equipment to install conduit/duct, innerduct, pipe, or cable per project plans.
• Read and interpret bore profiles, locate sheets, prints/as-builts, and utility maps; identify clearances and conflicts.
• Perform potholing/daylighting and verify utility locations prior to bore.
• Locate and track drill head using locating equipment; maintain separation from utilities and meet depth/grade targets.
• Adjust steering, mud flow, reaming/back-reaming, and pullback procedures to match soil and production needs.
• Monitor bore data and communicate changes to crew and supervisor.
• Lead and supervise crew members to ensure safe, efficient operations and clean job sites.
• Enforce safety procedures including trenching, traffic control, confined space awareness, and damage prevention.
• Coordinate with foremen, inspectors, and clients; provide progress updates and issue-resolution support.
• Maintain drilling tools, rods, reamers, and vehicles; perform inspections and basic repairs.
• Complete required paperwork: daily reports, bore logs, equipment checklists, JSAs, and incident reporting.

Skills

Directional drilling experience

Locating proficiency

Reads bore profiles & utility maps

Team supervision

Reading prints and field math

Strong communication under pressure

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Vermeer/Ditch Witch equipment

Job description

Mammoth Energy, Inc. is seeking an experienced directional drilling operative to safely install conduit and cables while supervising a small crew. You will read bore profiles, locate utilities, pothole, and track drill head to meet depth and clearances.

The role requires strong drilling and locating skills, and the ability to manage field data, safety, and daily reporting. Travel is up to 50% and CDL is strongly preferred.