Directional Drill Operator

About the role

Join the Largest Natural Gas Distribution Contractor in the United States as a Directional Drill Operator. After paid training, you will safely operate a horizontal directional drill throughout the state of West Virginia (Parkersburg, Logan, Clarksburg areas), load and unload equipment and materials, perform daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspections, maintain assigned vehicles and equipment, and perform other tasks as requested.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a horizontal directional drill throughout the state of West Virginia (Parkersburg, Logan, Clarksburg areas)
• Load and unload equipment and materials
• Maintain daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspections
• Perform regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment
• Maintain all industry-required Operator Qualifications
• Perform other tasks as requested by leadership

Requirements

• Prior HDD operating experience needed
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• 1+ year experience safely operating equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities

Qualifications

Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being. All crew members are expected to assist with general labor as needed.

Skills

Experience operating horizontal directional drilling equipment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow safety protocols are essential.

Benefits

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

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Legal Stuff

Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens, provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify, satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results, valid driver’s license with clean driving record, pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card, and join and maintain Union membership.