Traveling Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator/Locator

Job overview

The Traveling Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator/Locator role is field-based and onsite, with the listing location in Adrian, MI; compensation is not specified. The position requires travel and extended periods away from home. PUSH, Inc. provides telecommunications infrastructure and utility contracting services. The operator/locator installs underground cable conduit and utilities using horizontal directional drilling equipment, following job plans and steering requirements. The role also maintains bore data and equipment, coordinates around existing utilities, follows safety procedures, and assists with site setup, cleanup, and basic labor.

What you'll do

• Operate directional bore equipment to install underground cable conduit or utilities
• steer according to job preparations and projections
• operate construction equipment to meet grade and alignment specifications
• maintain bore profile plots and provide drilling data to customers
• follow safety procedures and attend required safety meetings
• inspect and maintain equipment
• read utility locates and coordinate daylighting
• assist with basic labor and site setup, cleanup, and traffic and pedestrian control.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hdd operator

locator

traveling field role

adrian mi

push inc

full-time

horizontal directional drilling

underground utilities

telecommunications infrastructure

class a cdl

equipment maintenance

safety procedures

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
• Teladoc and no-cost care options
• 401(k) with company match up to 3%
• paid time off and holidays
• bonus potential
• training and advancement opportunities
• apprenticeship opportunities
• in-house CDL program
• referral bonus program.

Why this role

Requires a valid Class A CDL and demonstrated field experience with HDD crews operating rigs and/or locating. Experience with HDD around utilities and reading prints is required; experience with Vermeer or Ditch Witch units and locating equipment is preferred.

About the employer

Push Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Sector: 23.