Horizontal Directional Drill Operator

Essel
📍 Stockton, California, United States 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted July 02, 2026

Job Description

Job Title:

Horizontal Directional Drill Operator

Job Summary:

Essel is seeking a skilled Horizontal Directional Drill Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will operate horizontal directional drilling equipment to install underground utilities in a safe, efficient, and precise manner. This role requires excellent technical skills, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate horizontal directional drilling machines to install pipelines, cables, conduits, and other underground utilities.
  • Conduct pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance on drilling equipment to ensure functionality and safety.
  • Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, and specifications to determine drilling locations and alignments.
  • Monitor drilling operations, adjusting equipment and processes to meet project specifications and overcome obstacles.
  • Communicate effec...

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Job Details

  • Location Stockton, California
  • Job Type Full time
  • Category Extraction Workers
  • Posted Date July 02, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 11, 2026