Directional Drill Operator/Locator
Corby Energy Services Inc
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Reports To: Foreman/Project Manager
Department: Field Operations
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reporting Location: Belleville/Detroit, MI
Position SummaryJoin a team installing essential underground utility infrastructure using directional drilling methods. As a Directional Drill Operator / Locator, you will support the successful execution of drilling operations, working alongside experienced crews to safely and efficiently install utilities.
This is a hands-on, physically active role for individuals who take pride in hard work, value teamwork, and want to build a long-term career in utility construction.
What You’ll Do- Support directional drilling operations, including drilling pilot holes, reaming, and pulling product
- Mix and manage drilling fluids (mud systems)
- Assist with locating underground utilities
- Support the crew throughout all phases of the project, from mobilization through restoration
- Operate hand tools and perform general labor in a utility construction environment
- Drive company vehicles to and from job sites
- Follow all safety procedures and properly report incidents
- Compensation follows the applicable union scale.
- Steady, year-round work on critical utility infrastructure projects
- Opportunity to grow within directional drilling and utility construction
- Work with experienced crews in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Hands-on training with specialized equipment and techniques
- Union benefits, including wage progression and long-term career stability
Safety is our top priority—no exceptions. Every team member is expected to take ownership of maintaining a safe job site by following established procedures, watching out for fellow crew members, and speaking up when something doesn’t look right. We provide the training, equipment, and support needed to ensure everyone goes home safe at the end of the day.
Company OverviewCorby Energy Services, Inc. (CES) builds the infrastructure that keeps communities powered and connected. For over 40 years, we’ve delivered utility construction, engineering, and support services across the Great Lakes region and eastern United States—installing millions of miles of electric, gas, and communication infrastructure.
With a team of more than 300 employees and a fleet of hundreds of vehicles and heavy equipment, CES takes on complex projects across a wide range of environments—from dense urban settings to large-scale infrastructure work. We’re known for quality, reliability, and getting the job done right—and we’re always looking for driven individuals who want to build a long-term career in utility construction.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal opportunity to succeed.
Requirements:What We’re Looking For
- Chauffeur’s License (CDL preferred)
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow direction from crew leadership
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and goal-oriented mindset
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and in all weather conditions
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, squatting, and standing for extended periods
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening, participate in random drug testing, and maintain a satisfactory driving record (MVR)
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