Company Headquarters: Chester, MD
Project Location: Philadelphia, PA
Travel: Project-based travel as needed
Job Type: Full-Time
Drill-Tech is seeking an HDD Equipment Operator to support horizontal directional drilling crews on underground utility projects in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Headquartered in Chester, Maryland, Drill-Tech performs HDD and underground utility work throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
This is a hands-on field position responsible for operating HDD equipment and supporting drilling operations while working closely with foremen, locators, and crew members.
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Operate HDD equipment during drilling operations
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Assist with drilling, reaming, pullback, and pipe installation
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Operate support equipment including skid steers, excavators, and loaders
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Perform daily equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
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Assist with mud mixing and drilling fluid management
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Support equipment mobilization and demobilization
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Work closely with foremen, locators, and field crews
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Maintain safe work practices and jobsite standards
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Experience operating HDD equipment or related heavy equipment
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Experience with Vermeer 23x30, 24x40, or similar directional drills preferred
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Experience operating skid steers, excavators, loaders, or similar equipment
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Valid driver's license
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Ability to work outdoors and travel as project needs require
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Class A CDL
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OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
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Experience operating Vermeer 100-series drills or larger HDD equipment
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Experience with 300,000 lb or 500,000 lb maxi rigs
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Experience with mud systems, drilling fluids, pumps, and recyclers
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Experience with DigiTrak or ParaTrack locating systems
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Experience with McElroy fusion equipment
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Health insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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Paid holidays
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Opportunities for advancement within a growing HDD contractor
