HDD Operator - Clearwater, FL

Primoris Services Corporation•Clearwater, FL

About The Position

The HDD Operator operates directional drill rigs and associated equipment to install conduit and other underground telecommunications facilities. The role reviews construction prints, bore routes, utility locates, permits, and job requirements before drilling, and coordinates with the drill locator and crew to maintain the planned bore path, depth, alignment, and safe clearance from existing utilities. The operator sets up, inspects, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment; monitors drilling conditions, tooling, fluid systems, and production; and communicates changing field conditions to the foreman. The position also supports rod handling, potholing coordination, conduit installation, jobsite setup, cleanup, and restoration, while completing daily production and equipment documentation and reporting issues promptly. Work is performed outdoors around active roadways, excavations, and heavy construction equipment. Occasional overtime, night work, weekend work, and travel may be required based on project needs.

Requirements

Experience operating HDD equipment and working around underground telecommunications, power, gas, water, and other existing utilities.
Ability to read construction prints, utility maps, route plans, and locate markings and apply them in the field.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to coordinate effectively with drill locators, foremen, and field crews.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around active roadways, excavations, and heavy construction equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and lift or move drill tooling, materials, and equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of directional drilling or underground utility construction experience.
CDL, when required for assigned equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate directional drill rigs and associated equipment to install conduit and other underground telecommunications facilities.
Review construction prints, bore routes, utility locates, permits, and job requirements before beginning drilling operations.
Coordinate with the drill locator and crew to maintain the planned bore path, depth, alignment, and safe clearance from existing utilities.
Perform equipment setup, pre-use inspections, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of the drill rig and supporting equipment.
Monitor drilling conditions, tooling, fluid systems, and production progress, and communicate changing field conditions to the foreman.
Follow company safety requirements, utility-damage prevention practices, traffic-control requirements, and customer construction standards.
Assist with rod handling, potholing coordination, conduit installation, jobsite setup, cleanup, and restoration activities as needed.
Complete daily production and equipment documentation and promptly report maintenance, material, safety, or quality issues.