Directional Drilling Operator

Job Description

Job DescriptionDirectional Driller - Operator

About PURIS:

PURIS operates across North America as the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation provider with 900+ employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management. The PURIS Family of Companies provide trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact, and cause fewer community disruptions. With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.

Key Responsibilities
• Operate directional drilling equipment to install underground utilities in accordance with project plans and specifications
• Set up and maintain drilling rigs, support equipment, and job sites to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Read and interpret utility maps, plans, and job specifications to determine drill path and locate existing utilities
• Mix and handle drilling fluids and perform basic maintenance on equipment
• Assist with potholing, trenching, and other excavation methods to verify utility locations
• Maintain accurate records of drilling activities, materials used, and project progress
• Ensure compliance with all PURIS safety protocols and industry standards

Qualifications
• Previous experience operating directional drills for underground utility installation
• Working knowledge of utility construction methods and safe digging practices
• Ability to operate and maintain drilling rigs and support equipment
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills

Experience and Qualifications:

• Incumbent must possess and demonstrate proficiency in the above responsibilities. Must demonstrate good communications and interaction skills.
• Must be accurate, detailed, reliable and able to follow orders on projects and tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must have ability to be proactive and trouble shoot.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of standard field pipe rehabilitation installation procedures.
• Must be able to work in extreme work environments, conditions and confined spaces. Position requires fit physical condition.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical/Rx, dental, vision, critical illness and accident insurance, and short-term disability.
• Several 100% company-paid benefits including:
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee assistance program
• Bonus program
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled.