HDD Drill Operator (Portland) Job at Cannon Construction Co, Portland, OR

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  • Cannon Construction Co
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

HDD Drill Operator

Ready to Drill Big? Join Cannon as an HDD Operator! Cannon Companies is on the hunt for a rockstar Horizontal Directional Drill Operator to power through challenging projects and elevate our elite drill crew. If you've got the skills, the grit, and a great attitude-we want YOU on our team!

What You'll Be Doing (And Crushing It At) As our AT HDD Operator, you'll work with:

  • Drills up to 100k lbs in all kinds of ground conditions-rock, native, you name it!
  • Big pipe bores-we're talking up to 28 diameter
  • Wireline locating tools that keep the project on point
  • Mud reclaimers and smart drilling solutions

Whether you're boring under rivers or highways, navigating mountains, or dropping grade bores for power, water, sewer, or telecom-we do the cool, complex, high-stakes bores others avoid.

What Makes This Role Awesome

  • Competitive hourly pay; paid weekly
  • Day-one PTO and 6 paid holidays
  • Full medical, dental, and vision
  • Life and disability insurance
  • A real team-focused, family-style work culture where your growth matters

A Day in the Life on Cannon's Drill Crew

  • Running badass rigs like Ditch Witch, Vermeer, American Auger
  • Reading profiles like a boss 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

Your Toolbox (aka What You Bring)

  • 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 (tanker endorsement = bonus points)
  • AT Drilling & walk-over locating know-how (grade bores = big win!)
  • 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

The Fine Print

This is a Safety Sensitive Position. You must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Cannon Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer-diversity is part of our strength.

Ready to Join the Cannon Crew? Smash that apply button! Our 3-minute mobile-friendly application gets you one step closer to joining the most badass drill team around. Let's connect the future-one bore at a time.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Part time, Flexible hours,

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