Traveling HDD Operator & Locator (CDL Ready)

Push Inc.; Ontonagon Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

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

Job summary

PUSH, Inc. in Ontonagon, MI, is seeking a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install underground cabling using trenchless HDD methods. Requires experience around utilities and reading prints, with the ability to mentor other team members.

The role is outdoors, travels away from home, and involves coordinating with crews while upholding safety standards and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Familiar with Vermeer or Ditch Witch rigs and locating equipment.
• Knowledge of utility construction procedures and print reading.

Responsibilities

• Operates Directional Bore equipment for underground utility installations.
• Maintains bore profile plots and provides drilling data to customers.
• Ensures proper steering based on job prep and projections.
• Inspects and maintains equipment; performs routine maintenance.
• Reads utility locates and coordinates day lighting.
• Assists with all aspects of the job, including basic labor.
• Sets up and cleans up the work site, including traffic control.

Skills

CDL Class A

HDD experience

Print reading

Mentoring teammates

Tools

Vermeer equipment

Ditch Witch equipment

Locating equipment

Job description

PUSH, Inc. in Ontonagon, MI, is seeking a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install underground cabling using trenchless HDD methods. Requires experience around utilities and reading prints, with the ability to mentor other team members.

The role is outdoors, travels away from home, and involves coordinating with crews while upholding safety standards and company procedures.