NPL Directional Drill Operator

Description

• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Conduct routine maintenance and cleaning on drilling equipment, trucks, and tooling.
• Communicate clearly with the crew, leadership, and customers when applicable.
• Join and maintain Union membership
• Follow all safety protocols while working within the red zone of heavy equipment.
• Maintain all required Operator Qualifications (OQs) and safety certifications.
• Work in tandem with a Locator to plan bore paths, avoid conflicts, and ensure safe excavation.
• Assist with general labor as needed, including excavation, site clean-up, and restoration.
• Identify, locate, and avoid underground natural gas lines and other utilities.
• Read and interpret maps, blueprints, and utility locate marks to support drilling operations.
• Load, transport, and unload HDD equipment, tooling, and materials (requires CDL-A).
• Operate horizontal directional drilling equipment to complete bore shots safely and accurately.
• Perform daily pre-trip, post-trip, and equipment inspections; document any issues.
• Complete all required production and documentation logs.

Requirements

• CDL-A required (ability to haul drilling rigs and support equipment).
• Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, and locate marks.
• 1+ year experience operating heavy equipment near underground utilities.
• Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling
• Ability to work safely in fast-changing field conditions.
• Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to obtain and maintain OQ qualifications.
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
• Prior experience operating horizontal directional drilling equipment.
• Knowledge of cross-bore awareness and safe digging practices.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English

Benefits

• Paid, on-the-job training: natural gas distribution, utility excavation, safety
• Weekly Payroll
• Employee Assistance program benefit
• Health Insurance Plan benefit
• Retirement Plan benefit

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance