Horizontal Directional Drill Operator / Locator

Horizontal Directional Drill Operator / Locator Cannon Companies is looking to hire a full-time AT HDD Operator experienced in the following: AT Drill up to 100k lbs. Rock and Native Ground Conditions Large Diameter Pipe up to 28" Wireline Locating Tooling Mud Reclaimer Are you highly motivated with a positive attitude? Would you like to work for a company that cares about you and your career development? If so, we want you to join our growing team - please read on! This position earns a competitive wage. DOE. We provide generous benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long‑term disability, 6 paid holidays, paid time off (PTO) from day one, and a family environment. A DAY IN THE LIFE ON A CANNON DRILL CREW Are you ready to do the challenging and high‑profile bores? River & wetland crossings; freeway & highway crossings; up and down mountains; cobble & rock ground conditions; power, telecommunication, water & sewer bores; large diameter bores installed with drill rigs from 30k up to 100k lbs. - this is A Day in the Life on our drill crews at Cannon Companies! Responsibilities: Drill Support Equipment Operations – safely operates equipment on job site which may include but not limited to the following: Directional Drill, Backhoe / Excavator, Skid Steer, Tractor Trailer (Moving Equipment / Haul Water), Vacuum Truck/Trailer, Crane Truck Maintain bore schedule for on‑time project completion and customer satisfaction. Responsible for the site set‑up and clean‑up including any required restoration. Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment on truck as required. Will be involved in new site Job Safety Analysis – JSA prior to starting construction. Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, and safety barriers as required. May be required to work overtime; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or be on‑call as work is needed to ensure work is completed. Ability to follow instructions and work well with a team. Qualifications: Drill Operator – Must be experienced and proficient with drilling equipment and understand their capabilities and limitations. AT experience required. Must be experienced and proficient with walk‑over locating systems including TK, DCI & Magnetics. Ability to locate grade bores a plus. Experience with drill set up and project design processes. Ability to read and understand bore profiles, HDD submittals & calculations, work orders, safety rules and operating instructions. Basic ability to use small tools/hand tools. Must have good troubleshooting and critical thinking skills. Must be very safety conscientious. Valid Class A Commercial Driver's license required – with tanker endorsement a plus. Must be willing to travel. Previous HDD construction experience required. Minimum 3 years of operating various types of heavy support equipment is preferred. Heavy support equipment is defined as: Backhoes, Excavators, Loaders, Skid Steers, Vacuum Equipment, Crane Trucks. Minimum 3 years of operating or locating on various types of horizontal directional drilling equipment; Ditch Witch, Vermeer, American Auger, TK, DCI, Magnetics is required. Must be knowledgeable drilling in various soil conditions and mixing drill mud conducive to those conditions. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A PRE‑EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR DRILL TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3‑minute, mobile‑friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! #J-18808-Ljbffr