Horizontal Directional Driller

Location: Red Deer, AB, Canada
Date Posted: Jul 9, 2025
Job ID: R25107
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

You are a Horizontal Directional Driller in the telecommunication industry and have experience supporting utility maintenance and construction. You will be responsible for operating drilling equipment to install underground telecommunication cable and conduits. As a Horizontal Directional Driller, you will collaborate with project managers, engineers and other team members to meet deadlines safety and maintaining industry standards and will ensue the precise and efficient placement of infrastructure

Join the Ledcor Technical Services team and help advance telecommunications infrastructure across the Calgary, AB area.

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Essential Responsibilities:

- Performs box locating, directional drilling, installation of conduits for various cables, installation of pedestals and concrete bases, flush mount vaults and enclosures
- Safely operates directional drilling equipment and locating tools
- Coordinate’s drilling activities with other activities, positioning or moving of loads and conduct in response to hand or audio signals from team members
- Ensure health and safety is the number one goal by following policies, CVOR guidelines and always acting in a safe manner
- Complete all required paperwork daily
- Handle and distribute construction materials, loading and unloading vehicles with supplies, equipment, remove all debris from work sites

Qualifications:

- Must have previous directional drilling/locating experience (Vermeer series drills)
- Previous experience with Falcon F2 & F5 locating systems
- Previous experience in telecommunications is an asset
- Ability to read locates and identify discrepancies in the field
- Must have and maintain a valid Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s license and a clean driver abstract
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision

Work Conditions:

- Travel to various sites across Alberta is required
- Working outdoors in various weather conditions
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)
- Applicants that reside in the Calgary area will be given preference due to the location of this project

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

27420 Township Road 374, Red Deer, AB