Directional Drill Operator

Trusted since 1998, Drill Tech, a Crestone Services Group company, is a fully licensed and bonded provider of horizontal directional drilling (HDD), road boring, and pipeline construction and maintenance services. Our management team brings extensive experience across Colorado’s diverse geographies and soil conditions, helping us anticipate challenges and deliver safe, efficient solutions. We build strong customer partnerships through open, honest, and frequent communication and a commitment to completing projects on time and within budget.

Our parent company, Crestone Services Group, is a leading regional provider of specialty infrastructure solutions supporting the safe, efficient, and high-quality installation of electric, gas, and communications infrastructure.

Location:

7080 York St, Denver, CO 80229 | Pay: $28.00–$36.00 per hour DOE

The Directional Drill Operator is responsible for safely operating horizontal directional drilling equipment and supporting the installation of underground conduit, pipe, and fiber optic infrastructure. This position requires hands‑on experience with directional drilling operations, utility locating, bore setup, drilling fluid management, reaming, pullback, and equipment maintenance.

The Operator will work with a variety of equipment, including Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch directional drills, vacuum trucks, mud trucks, excavators, forklifts, dump trucks, locating equipment, and other construction equipment as required.

• Operate horizontal directional drilling equipment for the installation of underground conduit, pipe, and fiber optic infrastructure.
• Locate existing underground utilities and interpret utility locate information before and during drilling operations.
• Set up drilling equipment, water tanks, grounding systems, and other required equipment at the job site.
• Properly formulate and mix drilling fluids based on soil and site conditions.
• Perform appropriate reaming and pullback procedures based on project requirements and existing conditions.
• Assist with potholing, remediation, setting handholes, and completing tie-ins.
• Follow project specifications, bore plans, safety requirements, and company procedures.
• Monitor and guide laborers and crew members as needed to support safe and efficient operations.
• Complete required documentation, including bore logs, crew time records, equipment inspections, and maintenance reports.
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain assigned equipment, including checking fluid levels and identifying required maintenance.
• Assist with routine maintenance and seasonal preparation, including winterizing equipment when required.
• Communicate daily with the Supervisor regarding production, equipment condition, project status, and required reporting.
• Maintain safe work practices and protect employees, the public, and existing underground facilities.
• Maintain strong production levels while ensuring work meets safety and quality standards.

• Minimum 3years of experience operating Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment, specifically Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Demonstrated experience with directional drilling, reaming, pullback, and underground utility installation.
• Ability to read and interpret utility locates, bore plans, project specifications, and related documentation.
• Knowledge of drilling fluids and the ability to adjust mud mixtures based on site and soil conditions.
• Experience safely operating and maintaining underground construction equipment.
• Strong understanding of job‑site safety procedures and underground utility protection.
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