Traveling HDD Operator & Locator (CDL A) for Fiber

Push Inc.; Wetmore (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Free Teladoc

401K with Company Match up to 3%

Competitive pay, weekly checks

Paid PTO and Holidays

Bonus Potential

Training & Advancement Opportunities

Apprenticeship Opportunities

In-house CDL Program

Referral Bonus Program

And Much More!

Job summary

The CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) at PUSH, Inc. is responsible for operating bore equipment to install underground cables and utilities, reading prints and schematics, and mentoring other crew members.

This role requires outdoor work in varied weather, travel, and strict safety adherence. You will coordinate with locating teams, maintain equipment, and ensure accurate bore profiles while following project specs.

Qualifications

• Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Experience with Vermeer or Ditch Witch units and various locating equipment.
• Ability to train and mentor other team members.

Responsibilities

• Operates Directional Bore equipment for installation of underground cable conduit or utilities.
• Ensure proper steering based on the noted job preparations and projections.
• Operates construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade alignment specification; maintain bore profile plots and provide drilling data.
• Abide all company and manufacturer safety procedures and industry safety standards, in addition to attending mandatory safety meetings.
• Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of all equipment, including routine maintenance by greasing, oiling, and making minor repairs on equipment, as necessary.
• Reads utility locates and coordinating day lighting of these facilities.
• Assist with all aspects of the job including basic labor responsibilities.
• Ensure that setup and cleanup of work site is completed properly, including traffic and pedestrian control measures.

Skills

Directional Drilling

Prints & Schematics Reading

Mentoring/Training

Tools

Vermeer equipment

Ditch Witch equipment

Locating equipment

Job description

The CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) at PUSH, Inc. is responsible for operating bore equipment to install underground cables and utilities, reading prints and schematics, and mentoring other crew members.

This role requires outdoor work in varied weather, travel, and strict safety adherence. You will coordinate with locating teams, maintain equipment, and ensure accurate bore profiles while following project specs.