Junior Telecom Horizontal Directional Drill - Driller

Your First Seat on a Working Drill Crew

GCS Group is looking for a Junior Telecom HDD Driller to join our growing operations in Red Deer, Alberta. We run active underground telecom installation projects and our drill crews are busy year-round. This is an entry-level operator position — not a labour role. We want someone who is certified, physically ready for field work, and serious about building a career behind the controls.

You'll be working under the guidance of experienced operators on Ditch Witch equipment, learning how a professional drill crew runs a bore from setup to pullback. The hours are real, the work is demanding, and the opportunity to advance is genuine.

Duties & Expectations

• Operate Ditch Witch HDD drill equipment under direct supervision of a senior driller


• Assist with rig setup, rod handling, tooling changes, and equipment breakdown


• Monitor drill console readings and report any irregularities to the lead operator


• Work in sync with the locating crew during all bore operations


• Perform basic daily maintenance and pre-shift equipment inspections


• Keep the work area clean, organized, and hazard-free throughout the shift

What You Need

• All required certifications must be completed and valid before your first shift — this is a firm condition of hire


• Basic knowledge of Ditch Witch HDD equipment is an asset


• Mechanically inclined with a willingness to learn from experienced operators


• Strong work ethic and the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work


• Valid driver's licence

GCS Group Benefits

• High-volume project work — we keep our operators busy


• Entry-level pay with real advancement potential


• Benefits package


• Christmas performance bonus


• LOA and accommodations arranged for workers traveling from beyond 100 km

 REQUIRED CERTIFICATES

• Ground Disturbance Level 2 training certification;


• CSTS 2020 training certification


• Whmis 2015


• Clean abstract and valid drivers license

The best drillers in the trade all started somewhere. GCS Group is a strong place to begin. Apply today and get your career off the ground.