Senior HDD Operator – Underground Utilities (Travel)

The Contractor Consultants; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates

Referral bonus program

Per diem / lodging support

Job summary

SNAM Communications Inc. is hiring an experienced Horizontal Directional Drill Operator to support underground telecom projects across Utah. You will operate high-value HDD equipment, perform bore operations, and closely coordinate with the Locator and field crew.

Travel throughout Utah is required, and a strong safety record is essential. This is a senior, non-entry-level role that emphasizes equipment setup, maintenance, and safe productive drilling.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hands-on HDD drill-operation experience.
• Valid CDL and ability to operate directional drilling equipment.
• Knowledge of bore setup, drilling, reaming, and pullback.
• Experience with a Locator and utility exposure safety.
• Willingness to travel and perform daily inspections.

Responsibilities

• Operate Vermeer HDD equipment (D10x15, D20x22, D23x30) safely.
• Perform pilot drilling, reaming, conduit pullback, and related HDD tasks.
• Set up and stabilize the drill for each bore; adjust drill parameters.
• Coordinate with Locator to maintain bore trajectory and depth.
• Inspect equipment daily and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain drilling-fluid systems and prepare for cold-weather ops.
• Transport drilling equipment and maintain safety on site.

Skills

HDD drill-operation

CDL valid

Operate directional drilling equipment

Bore setup and adjustments

Maintenance inspections

Team collaboration

Tools

Vermeer HDD equipment

Job description

SNAM Communications Inc. is hiring an experienced Horizontal Directional Drill Operator to support underground telecom projects across Utah. You will operate high-value HDD equipment, perform bore operations, and closely coordinate with the Locator and field crew.

Travel throughout Utah is required, and a strong safety record is essential. This is a senior, non-entry-level role that emphasizes equipment setup, maintenance, and safe productive drilling.