Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator

Pacific Network Solutions is a leading provider of telecommunications solutions, committed to delivering reliable cutting-edge services to our clients. We pride ourselves on our innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction. Our company remains just as dedicated to our clients as we do our greatest assets: our employees. We embrace change and the opportunity it brings through organic growth after recruitment, development, reward, and retention of our outstanding workforce.

The Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating directional drilling equipment to install underground telecommunications and utility infrastructure. This position performs HDD setup and operation, bore tracking, equipment inspections, utility protection, documentation, and general underground construction activities.

The ideal candidate has strong HDD experience, mechanical aptitude, knowledge of underground utility construction, and a demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.

Safe HDD equipment operation

Electronic locating and bore tracking

Underground utility protection

Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Drilling fluid and tooling knowledge

Attention to detail and accuracy

Problem-solving and sound field judgment

Communication and teamwork

Reliability and time management

All employees must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Comply with federal, state, and local laws, as well as Company safety policy, enforce safe work practices, and proactively identifies and remedies worksite hazards.

This position operates at professional construction sites, requiring the ability to communicate verbally with others on site, in person and over the telephone, ability to read printed materials, signs and directions, stamina to maintain attention despite interruptions, ability to lift, climb with, push, pull, carry, handle or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery and/or controls weighing up to 75 pounds and reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, ladders and/ or towers; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift overhead, traverse around sites, in the air, or otherwise position one's self around the required work and safety requirements to navigating and perform activities on various construction sites in a safe manner.

Will be required to work on project sites and operate vehicles, trailers, machinery, equipment, and other tools within local, state, and federal safety guidelines.

This safety sensitive position operates in a professional field environment. The position requires working outside, frequently for extended periods of time in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, dust, noise, vibrations and other changing conditions.

While working, the employee might be exposed to various chemicals, vapors, pollutants, virus or other air-borne pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines and dust/debris.

This is a full-time position. Overtime may be required as job duties demand, and with prior approval.

Must be able to work weekends, overnight, out of the market or away from home and willingness to travel overnight as work demands.

Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of HDD operating experience or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Experience operating Ditch Witch, Vermeer, or comparable HDD equipment.

Experience with electronic locating and bore-tracking systems.

Pacific Network Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with the job and is subject to change.