Horizontal Directional Drill Operator/Locator/CDL

Cannon Construction•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cannon Companies is seeking a skilled Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator to join their elite drill crew. This role involves operating drills up to 100k lbs in various ground conditions, including rock and native soil, and performing large pipe bores up to 28" in diameter. The operator will utilize wireline locating tools and mud reclaimers with smart drilling solutions. Responsibilities include boring under rivers, highways, and mountains, as well as performing grade bores for power, water, sewer, and telecom projects. This position requires travel across the PNW and surrounding states.

Requirements

3+ years on HDD equipment or support gear (skid steers, vac trucks, crane trucks, etc.)
Proven experience drilling in mixed soils & using the right mud mix
Valid Class A CDL
AT Drilling & walk-over locating know-how
Great at troubleshooting, thinking critically, and owning your work
Serious about safety -no shortcuts here
Ready to travel, stay flexible, and jump in when needed
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Nice To Haves

Tanker endorsement on CDL
Grade bores experience

Responsibilities

Operating drills up to 100k lbs in all kinds of ground conditions-rock, native, etc.
Performing big pipe bores up to 28" in diameter.
Using wireline locating tools.
Operating mud reclaimers and smart drilling solutions.
Boring under rivers or highways, navigating mountains, or dropping grade bores for power, water, sewer, or telecom.
Running rigs like Ditch Witch, Vermeer, American Auger.
Reading profiles and following through with high-precision bores.
Mastering TK, DCI, and magnetic locating tools.
Keeping the schedule tight, the worksite safe, and the client happy.