Horizontal Directional Driller (HDD) Experimental Field Testing

We are looking for a hands-on Horizontal Directional Driller (HDD) to join our team at our testing facility in Lockhart Texas.

This is not a standard utility drilling job.

You will work directly with our engineering team to test and develop new horizontal drilling technologies equipment drilling methods tooling and experimental systems.

The work is highly hands-on and takes place primarily outdoors. Some days will involve operating drilling equipment while others may involve modifying equipment preparing experiments troubleshooting problems collecting data or helping engineers understand what is happening downhole.

This position is currently offered one month at a time with the possibility of continued work based on our testing schedule and performance.

• Operate and assist with horizontal directional drilling equipment

• Support drilling experiments and field testing

• Help set up operate and break down drilling equipment

• Work directly with engineers during testing

• Provide practical feedback based on real-world drilling experience

• Monitor drilling performance pressure fluids tooling and ground conditions

• Handle drill rods tooling hoses drilling fluids and other equipment

• Assist with equipment modifications and troubleshooting

• Perform basic maintenance and inspection of drilling equipment

• Record observations and help document test results

• Maintain a clean and safe outdoor test site

• Perform general physical field work when required

Required:

• Previous experience working with Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

• Comfortable working around drilling rigs rods tooling mud systems hydraulics and heavy equipment

• Mechanically inclined and comfortable troubleshooting equipment

• Willing and able to perform physical work outdoors

• Able to lift approximately 50 lbs

• Comfortable working in Texas heat and changing weather conditions

• Reliable transportation to our Lockhart test site

• Strong safety mindset

• Comfortable working in a fast-moving experimental environment where not every day looks the same

Preferred:

• Experience operating Vermeer Ditch Witch Grundodrill Grundopit or similar HDD equipment

• Experience with drilling mud and fluid systems

• Experience locating or steering HDD bores

• Experience maintaining or repairing drilling equipment

• CDL or experience transporting heavy equipment

• Construction utility pipeline boring or underground infrastructure experience

This is a good fit for an experienced driller who enjoys machines problem-solving experimentation and figuring out how to make equipment perform better.

We are less interested in formal education and more interested in someone who understands drilling knows how equipment behaves in the field works hard and isnt afraid to get dirty.

Starting pay: $30/hour

Higher compensation may be available for candidates with significant HDD operating locating mechanical or equipment troubleshooting experience.

This position is initially guaranteed one month at a time. There may be opportunities to extend the position as our testing program continues.

Schedule will depend on our testing program. Candidates should have some flexibility for longer test days when required.

All work is performed primarily outdoors at our Lockhart TX testing facility.

ITAR / EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires access to technical data software and/or hardware controlled under U.S. export control laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a U.S. person as defined in 22 C.F.R. 120.62 which includes a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls) and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the ITAR at .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Traysar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Traysar are based on merit competence qualifications and business need and are not influenced in any manner by race color religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin ancestry citizenship status (except as required by law regulation executive order or government contract) age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. Traysar is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. To request an accommodation contact