Equipment Operator (Richmond, VA)

Company Headquarters: Chester, MD

Project Location: Richmond, VA

Travel: Project-based travel as needed

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

Drill-Tech is seeking an HDD Equipment Operator to support horizontal directional drilling crews on underground utility projects in Richmond, Virginia.

Headquartered in Chester, Maryland, Drill-Tech performs HDD and underground utility work throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

This is a hands-on field position responsible for operating HDD equipment and supporting drilling operations while working closely with foremen, locators, and crew members.

Responsibilities

• Operate HDD equipment during drilling operations

• Assist with drilling, reaming, pullback, and pipe installation

• Operate support equipment including skid steers, excavators, and loaders

• Perform daily equipment inspections and preventative maintenance

• Assist with mud mixing and drilling fluid management

• Support equipment mobilization and demobilization

• Work closely with foremen, locators, and field crews

• Maintain safe work practices and jobsite standards

Qualifications

• Experience operating HDD equipment or related heavy equipment

• Experience with Vermeer 23x30, 24x40, or similar directional drills preferred

• Experience operating skid steers, excavators, loaders, or similar equipment

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to work outdoors and travel as project needs require

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A CDL

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification

• Experience operating Vermeer 100-series drills or larger HDD equipment

• Experience with 300,000 lb or 500,000 lb maxi rigs

• Experience with mud systems, drilling fluids, pumps, and recyclers

• Experience with DigiTrak or ParaTrack locating systems

• Experience with McElroy fusion equipment

Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid holidays

• Opportunities for advancement within a growing HDD contractor