Experienced HDD Driller – Underground Telecom
Job Summary
Were Looking for Someone Who Knows the Drill
At GCS Group we dont spend a lot of time explaining what HDD is to our operators we expect you already know. Were a Red Deer-based telecom contractor with active bore crews running steady project schedules and right now we have a seat open for an Experienced HDD Driller whos ready to step in and contribute from day one.
This isnt a training role. We need someone who has put real hours behind a Ditch Witch drill understands ground conditions and can run a bore with return we offer the kind of work environment that experienced operators actually want consistent hours a capable crew and a company that takes care of the people who perform.
Your Day-to-Day
- Execute HDD bores on underground telecom installations from pilot hole through to pullback
- Operate Ditch Witch drill equipment across a range of soil conditions and bore profiles
- Maintain constant communication with the SubSite locating team throughout every bore
- Handle tooling selection drill string management and fluid system monitoring
- Perform daily rig inspections routine maintenance and field-level troubleshooting
- Keep accurate bore logs and contribute to site documentation
- Work within a tight-knit crew where everyone pulls their weight
Experience & Certifications
- Proven seat time on Ditch Witch HDD drill rigs this is a firm requirement
- Hands-on experience working with SubSite locating systems during live bores
- Background in telecom fibre or underground utility installation strongly preferred
- All certifications must be valid and verified before your start date no exceptions
- Valid drivers licence; Class 3 an asset
The GCS Group Package
- High-hour schedule on ongoing telecom project work we dont slow down
- Wages that reflect what you actually bring to the rig
- Full company benefits
- Christmas performance bonus for operators who earn it
- Accommodations and LOA fully covered for anyone traveling from more than 100 km out
SAFETY CERTIFICATES REQUIRED
- Ground Disturbance Level 2 / Supervisory training (required)
- CSTS 2020 training (required)
- Valid drivers license clean abstract
- Whmis 2015
Straightforward offer for a straightforward operator. If youve got the experience and the certifications reach out wed like to have you on the crew. Apply now with GCS Group.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
About Company
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