Telecom HDD Crew Members – Drillers & Locators

GCS Group Is Growing Its HDD Telecom Crews

GCS Group is a Red Deer-based underground telecom contractor with active HDD installations running across central Alberta. We are currently expanding our drill crews and are looking to bring on both HDD Drillers and HDD Locators at all experience levels — from entry-level candidates who are freshly certified and ready to prove themselves, all the way to seasoned operators who want a crew that matches their standard.

Whether you sit behind a Ditch Witch drill or work the Sub Site equipment guiding it, if you take your craft seriously and want consistent work with a professional team, we want to hear from you.

• HDD Driller – Junior, Intermediate, and Experienced
• HDD Locator – Junior, Intermediate, and Experienced

• All required certifications must be valid and current before your start date — this is a non-negotiable condition of employment at GCS Group regardless of position or experience level
• Hands‑on experience with Ditch Witch HDD drill equipment (Drillers) or Sub Site locating systems (Locators)
• A background in telecom, fibre, or underground utility construction is strongly preferred
• Valid driver's licence
• Physically capable of working outdoors on active construction sites in varying Alberta conditions

We need operators at every level who can run Ditch Witch equipment on underground telecom bores. Junior drillers will work under direct supervision and learn from experienced crew members. Intermediate operators are expected to run bores with moderate oversight and coordinate actively with the locate team. Experienced drillers will take full ownership of the rig, manage crew, and deliver quality bores from pilot hole to pullback with minimal direction.

Our locators are a critical part of every bore we run. Junior locators will assist with locate setup and tracking under the guidance of a senior team member. Intermediate locators are expected to manage full locate duties semi‑independently and communicate confidently with drill operators. Experienced locators will lead all locate functions on complex bores, handle pre‑bore utility verification, and set the safety and accuracy standard for the crew.

• High-volume hours — our telecom project schedule keeps crews working consistently
• Wages based on your position level and verified field experience
• Company benefits package
• Performance‑based Christmas bonus — paid to those who show up and deliver
• Accommodations and LOA fully provided for workers living more than 100 km from Red Deer

• Ground Disturbance Level 2 training certification;
• CSTS 2020 training certification
• Valid class 5 license with clean drivers abstract

One application. Two trades. All levels. If you hold the certifications and you're ready to work on active telecom HDD projects, GCS Group wants to connect with you. Apply now and tell us which position and experience level applies to you — we'll take it from there.