Equipment Operator (Richmond, VA)

Company Headquarters: Chester, MD

Project Location: Richmond, VA

Travel: Project-based travel as needed

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

Drill-Tech is seeking an HDD Equipment Operator to support horizontal directional drilling crews on underground utility projects in Richmond, Virginia.

Headquartered in Chester, Maryland, Drill-Tech performs HDD and underground utility work throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

This is a hands-on field position responsible for operating HDD equipment and supporting drilling operations while working closely with foremen, locators, and crew members.

Responsibilities

• Operate HDD equipment during drilling operations


• Assist with drilling, reaming, pullback, and pipe installation


• Operate support equipment including skid steers, excavators, and loaders


• Perform daily equipment inspections and preventative maintenance


• Assist with mud mixing and drilling fluid management


• Support equipment mobilization and demobilization


• Work closely with foremen, locators, and field crews


• Maintain safe work practices and jobsite standards

Qualifications

• Experience operating HDD equipment or related heavy equipment


• Experience with Vermeer 23x30, 24x40, or similar directional drills preferred


• Experience operating skid steers, excavators, loaders, or similar equipment


• Valid driver's license


• Ability to work outdoors and travel as project needs require

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A CDL


• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification


• Experience operating Vermeer 100-series drills or larger HDD equipment


• Experience with 300,000 lb or 500,000 lb maxi rigs


• Experience with mud systems, drilling fluids, pumps, and recyclers


• Experience with DigiTrak or ParaTrack locating systems


• Experience with McElroy fusion equipment

Benefits

• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Paid holidays


• Opportunities for advancement within a growing HDD contractor