What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drill Operator position at Sellenriek Construction?
Directional Drill Operator
Location: Jonesburg, MO
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10-hour days
Pay: Based on experience
Travel: Local work with occasional overnight travel based on job location and business need
Benefits: 90% employer-paid health insurance, 401(k), PTO, apparel allowance
Sellenriek Construction is hiring an experienced Directional Drill Operator for underground utility construction work in the Jonesburg, MO area.
What You’ll Do:
- Operate horizontal directional drill rigs for underground utility/fiber installation
- Work closely with the locator to maintain proper depth, pitch, and bore path
- Follow prints, bore plans, utility markings, and jobsite direction
- Assist with drill setup, drilling, reaming, pullback, potholing, and restoration
- Perform daily equipment checks, greasing, basic maintenance, and inspections
- Work safely around existing utilities and follow damage prevention practices
- Assist the crew with handholes, conduit, materials, and general field work as needed
- Load, unload, haul, or move equipment and materials when needed
Requirements:
- Valid Class A CDL Preferred
- Directional drilling/HDD operating experience required
- Experience with Vermeer, Ditch Witch, or similar drill rigs preferred
- Underground utility, fiber, conduit, or telecom construction experience preferred
- Must understand safe digging practices and working around marked utilities
- Ability to read or follow prints, bore plans, and utility markings
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Able to travel overnight when required
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening