Directional Drill Operator

Directional Drill Operator Directional Drill Operator Baton Rouge , Louisiana Contract Sep 4, 2026

Grid Source
has an opening for a Directional Drill Operator in Baton Rouge, LA.

Pay Range-$24-$28 per hour depending on experience

• Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Plan
• Paid sick leave in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws

Work will consists of day-to-day drilling and pullback of various sized conduits for outside plant fiber networks. Most of the work is performed under master service agreements with telecom carriers and regional utilities. The scope of work consists of new builds, maintenance, and restoration in rural and metro areas and the scope of work varies between each job.

• Read prints and demonstrate good judgement in the field
• Work as a team in tandem with supervisor, manager, and other crew members
• Perform all duties adhering to company safety procedures and policies
• Operating drill
• Operating Ditch Witch and Vermeer Drilling equipment (JT5 / D10x15): 2 years
• Heavy Equipment Operator WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Required to work within limited confines, such as crawl spaces, as needed.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee must be able to work in an outdoor environment year around in all weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock, radiation, and vibration

Grid Source is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are encouraged to apply. Grid Source is committed to hiring, recruiting, and promoting associates without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Grid Source is an Affre... .