Horizontal Directional Driller

**HDD DRILLER**

**Company Overview**:
PTL is a Calgary based Civil Construction Company specializing in Hydrovac Excavation and HDD Drilling for the installation of underground utilities such as power, gas, water and telecommunications. PTL was founded on the key principle of providing our clients with the best service and best value. We are known for our commitment to “Safety, Efficiency and Reliability.” PTL’s management team and industry partners are a young and experienced group with the ability to manage projects of any scope. PTL is committed to a strong health and safety program that protects its staff, clients, property and environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Installation of underground conduit guaranteeing safety to the public and underground facilities are a top priority
- Safely operate a truck and trailer to bring equipment & materials to site.
- Accurately read utility locates and construction drawings
- Layout bore path with locator and identify any possible issues; report concerns to superiors before commencing work
- Covey plan with team members and or hydrovac to complete utility exposures (daylighting)
- Operate directional drills to complete bore paths and install conduit/cable as necessary
- Communicate precisely with locator during entire drill shot to ensure work is completed in a safe and efficient manner
- Team leader, who will participate in all tasks required alongside the crew, setting an example of work ethic and solidarity
- Sets a strong production pace, relative to the infield safety rhythm
- Performs daily preventative maintenance and post shift repair work when required
- Ensures vehicles and equipment are cleaned inside & out
- Setup work site including pedestrian control and traffic
- Willing to work in different environments with moderate to loud noise levels
- Willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ready to work in trenches, manholes and tunnels
- Move/lift material weighing 50+ pounds
- Duties include but are not limited to the above. Additional tasks may be assigned as required

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- 2+ years of Calgary drilling experience
- Experience with Vermeer Drills preferred
- No previous utility strikes
- Shallow utilities experience - power, gas and telecommunications
- A clean Drivers Abstract is essential for this role and you must be able to get approved to drive PTL Vehicles. Valid driver’s license minimum Class 5 preferred, clean abstract. No At Fault Accidents in the last last 7 years, and no major convictions in the last 3 years.
- Safety conscious
- Adaptable/ problem solver
- Arrives to each shift ready to work with a good attitude, ambition, and professionalism
- Knowledge of ground disturbance procedures.
- Current safety tickets are mandatory: CSTS 2020.
- Ready to take compulsory company safety courses including but not limited to First Aid, Ground Disturbance, WHMIS, H2S ALIVE - before beginning work
- Willing to work long hours, 5 to 6 days per week
- Willing to work out of town occasionally
- Level of experience will be a determining factor in wage.

PLEASE ATTACH YOUR CURRENT DRIVERS ABSTRACT WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

**Job Site**:Calgary, AB

**Wage**:$30.00 - $34.00 hourly

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have a Clean Drivers Abstract with no violations and no At Fault accidents

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-01