Cable Tool Rig Operator

If you’re working 5 days a week and would prefer 4, we want to hear from you!

This job requires U.S. work authorization.

This position allows all levels of experience.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a bright future. It takes an exceptional team of Project Engineer's working behind the scenes to help solve complex problems and build capacity for the future.

Smyth Industries is currently searching for an individual with Water Infrastructure Industry experience as a
Cable Tool Rig Operator to help enhance our current team. We provide full-service electrical, civil, manufacturing, engineering and general contracting services for the water and reclamation industry.

The ideal candidate will foster teamwork and create a positive work environment in a fast-paced industry, while helping our Arizona clients engineer, rehabilitate, manufacture and construct water distribution and treatment infrastructure.

If you are looking for an organization who invests in their employees, has a culture of community and belonging that allows their people to be their best, and allows you to bring your authentic self to work while achieving purpose-driven work, then we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building the future.

Smyth Industries, Inc. has been serving the water and reclamation industry throughout Arizona and the Southwest since the company’s inception as Smyth Steel Manufacturing in 1980. We’ve grown from our steel tank fabrication and specialty manufacturing origins, into a full-service water and reclamation industry General Contractor specializing in end-to-end solutions including Storage Tanks, Pump and Water Wells, Pressure and Surge Vessels, Industrial Coatings, Electrical and Controls, and Engineering.

We're proud of what we build but we're even prouder of the people who build it.

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package that includes, 401K, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life insurance, and Monday-Thursday (4 days/10-hour days).

Under general supervision, the Cable Tool Rig Operator manages daily drilling operations, including drilling, rehabilitation, and abandonment. This position ensures efficient, safe, and high-quality work while adhering to Smyth Industries’ policies, safety standards, and operational excellence.

• Cable Tool Rig Operations:
  Take charge of daily rig operations | Execute drilling, rehabilitation, and abandonment tasks | Ensure well openings are secured per safety standards | Review daily task orders/pre-task planning procedures for clarity and priorities.
• Crew & Site Management:
  Prepare crew with necessary materials and equipment | Supervise second man position for tools and equipment readiness | Maintain a clean, organized, and safe worksite | Ensure all personnel use required PPE.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Perform daily inspections of drill rigs and tools | Inspect drill line, cables, bearings, components | Coordinate scheduled maintenance with Fleet Manager | Oversee preventative maintenance and cleanliness of assigned vehicles.
• Field Performance:
  Safely and correctly perform Lockout/Tagout procedures |Inspect well site for adverse ground control conditions |Perform EODP-for the vehicles used| Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and proper waste disposal.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Follow Smyth Industries’ safety policies | Respond promptly to emergencies or equipment failures | Document accidents and safety incidents per company procedures.
• Reporting & Communication:
  Complete daily work reports, driller log, and timecard | Provide progress updates to Division Manager | Record operational data for compliance and future reference.
• Training & Leadership:
  Assist in training new crew members on operations, maintenance, and safety procedures.

• General knowledge of geology and cable tool drilling methods
• Knowledge of regional groundwater upper and lower water…