Experienced LRD HDD Hands
Job in
Calgary, Alberta, T0M, Canada
Listed on 2026-11-05
Listing for:
Marksman Crossings
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-05
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor & Trades, Maintenance Worker, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job description
Marksman Crossings is a horizontal directional drilling contractor based in Red Deer, Alberta, serving the oil and gas, pipeline and utility sectors across Western Canada. Our light rig work covers utility bores, gas distribution, power and fibre conduit, and road and lease crossings for oilfield and utility clients.
We’re hiring experienced hands for every position on our light rig crews:
Rig Managers
Drillers
Locators
Tankhands
Roughnecks
What You’ll Do
Work as a tight crew from mobilization through pilot, ream, pullback and tear-down
Rig Managers: run the job site, plan the work with the project team, own safety, and lead the crew from start to finish
Drillers: run the rig to the bore plan and lead the crew
Locators: track and steer the bore to hit line and depth, and locate existing facilities
Tankhands: mix and maintain drilling fluid, and run the mud unit
Roughnecks: make and break pipe connections, handle tooling, and support the crew
Everyone: rig in and out, keep the lease and equipment clean and maintained, and work safely around existing utilities
What We’re Looking For
HDD experience on light or utility rigs in your position (Vermeer an asset)
Rig Managers: 3+ years of HDD experience, including time leading a crew
Drillers and Locators: 2+ years in the role
A strong commitment to safety and a team-first attitude
Mechanical aptitude
Physically fit, able to lift 50+ lb, and comfortable working in all weather
Valid Class 5 licence required;
Class 1 or 3 with a clean abstract strongly preferred
Safety tickets:
Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, CSO (required);
Ground Disturbance II (required for Rig Managers, Drillers and Locators; asset for others); PCST (asset)
12-hour day shifts, with nights and weekends as projects require
Willing to travel and work away from home across Western Canada
Able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
What We Offer
$32 to $55 an hour, based on position and experience
Overtime on all hours over 8 a day or 44 a week
Health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits (upon eligibility)
Living Out Allowance (LOA) where applicable
Transportation to and from job sites
Real room to move up, on light rigs or onto our larger rigs
Work Location:
In person
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