Utilities Horizontal Drill Operator

Adecco Portugal; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Utilities HDD Operator with a Class A CDL and at least two years of HDD experience. The role pays $36–$40 per hour and requires safe operation of HDD equipment, adherence to DOT rules, and documentation of drilling activities.

Responsibilities include reading bore plans, coordinating with locators, selecting tooling, maintaining equipment, and protecting existing utilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recent HDD operating experience.
• Class A CDL and valid medical certificate.
• Experience with Ditch Witch, Vermeer or comparable HDD rigs.
• Experience drilling in congested utility environments.
• Knowledge of drilling fluids, tooling and bore planning.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and daily equipment maintenance.
• Acceptable driving record.
• OSHA 10 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate HDD equipment safely and productively
• Perform daily inspections, lubrication, and basic preventive maintenance
• Set up and anchor the drill correctly
• Read bore plans and coordinate continuously with the locator
• Monitor pitch, depth, rotation, thrust, pullback force, and drilling-fluid conditions
• Select appropriate tooling, reamers and drill heads
• Assist with mud mixing, potholing, reaming and product pullback
• Protect existing utilities and immediately stop work when conditions are unsafe
• Load, secure and transport equipment in compliance with company and DOT requirements
• Accurately document footage, materials, equipment hours and delays
• Support restoration and other crew activities when drilling is not underway

Skills

HDD operating experience

Class A CDL

DOT compliance

Tools

Ditch Witch

Vermeer

Job description

Adecco is searching for a Utilities installation HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLOPERATOR. If this individual has a CLASS A CDL that is a plus.

Phoenix, Arizona | Full-Time

Pay: $36–$40 per hour, based on proven HDD experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate HDD equipment safely and productively
• Perform daily inspections, lubrication, and basic preventive maintenance
• Set up and anchor the drill correctly
• Read bore plans and coordinate continuously with the locator
• Monitor pitch, depth, rotation, thrust, pullback force, and drilling-fluid conditions
• Select appropriate tooling, reamers and drill heads
• Assist with mud mixing, potholing, reaming and product pullback
• Protect existing utilities and immediately stop work when conditions are unsafe
• Load, secure and transport equipment in compliance with company and DOT requirements
• Accurately document footage, materials, equipment hours and delays
• Support restoration and other crew activities when drilling is not underway

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum two years of recent HDD operating experience
• Class A CDL and valid medical certificate
• Experience with Ditch Witch, Vermeer or comparable HDD rigs
• Experience drilling in congested utility environments
• Knowledge of drilling fluids, tooling and bore planning
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and daily equipment maintenance
• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physical construction duties
• OSHA 10 preferred

Applicants selected for final consideration will complete a paid practical field evaluation.

When applying, identify the drill models, tooling, and locating systems you have used, your CDL status and the approximate footage you have installed.

Employment is conditional upon required MVR, background check, drug screen, and FMCSA Clearinghouse review.

Pay Details: $36.00 to $40.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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