Senior HDD & Auger Bore Operator — Growth & Benefits

E-Z Bel Infrastructure Construction; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC seeks a Drill/Bore Operator to support underground utility installations on active job sites in Texas. You will operate horizontal directional drilling and auger boring equipment, follow bore profiles and blueprints, mix drilling fluids, and perform reaming and pullback tasks.

Safety and accuracy are essential as you advance from entry tasks to independent operations. The role requires strong physical stamina, reliable attendance, and the ability to work overtime or

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience operating or assisting with HDD or auger boring equipment.
• Physical strength and stamina to perform demanding tasks.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail in completing work.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to varying work locations and schedules, including overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operates HDD and auger boring equipment under supervision to perform bore operations.
• Reads and follows bore profiles, utility maps, and blueprints (with guidance).
• Adjusts drill head rotation, pitch, and tracking based on instructions or soil conditions.
• Mixes and maintains drilling fluids, ensuring correct viscosity and containment.
• Executes reaming, back reaming, and pullback operations to meet project specifications.
• Troubleshoots minor issues and reports complex problems.
• Performs advanced HDD and auger boring operations independently, including long bores and GPS tracking.

Skills

HDD operation

Auger boring

Blueprints/read maps

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Tools

GPS tracking

Job description

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC seeks a Drill/Bore Operator to support underground utility installations on active job sites in Texas. You will operate horizontal directional drilling and auger boring equipment, follow bore profiles and blueprints, mix drilling fluids, and perform reaming and pullback tasks.

Safety and accuracy are essential as you advance from entry tasks to independent operations. The role requires strong physical stamina, reliable attendance, and the ability to work overtime or