Traveling HDD Operator & Locator (CDL A)

PUSH, Inc.; Munising (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K match

Weekly pay

Paid PTO & holidays

Training & advancement

CDL apprenticeship

Referral bonuses

In-house CDL program

Job summary

PUSH, Inc. is hiring a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install underground utilities using trenchless methods. You'll read prints, operate bore equipment, and provide accurate data across rural and urban sites.

This field role requires travel, outdoor work in all weather, and teamwork to mentor crew members while ensuring safety and compliance with company procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Familiar with reading prints and schematics for utility installations.

Responsibilities

• Operates Directional Bore equipment for installation of underground cable conduit or utilities.
• Ensure proper steering based on job preparations and projections.
• Operate equipment to align, move, and adjust machinery per grade specifications.
• Maintain bore profile plots and provide drilling data to customers.
• Follow safety procedures and attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, perform routine greases/oiling and minor repairs.
• Read utility locates and coordinate day lighting of facilities.
• Assist with basic labor tasks and ensure proper site setup and cleanup.

Skills

Directional drilling

Print reading

Team mentorship

Education

CDL Class A

Tools

Vermeer/ Ditch Witch units

Locating equipment

Job description

PUSH, Inc. is hiring a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install underground utilities using trenchless methods. You'll read prints, operate bore equipment, and provide accurate data across rural and urban sites.

This field role requires travel, outdoor work in all weather, and teamwork to mentor crew members while ensuring safety and compliance with company procedures.