HDD Driller/Rig Manager - The Crossing Company Light Rig Division

The Crossing Group

$75K — $90K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience on a horizontal directional drilling rig (40K-220K rigs, Vermeer preferred)
  • Proven leadership skills to effectively run a crew
  • Strong commitment to safety for yourself and your team
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Physically fit for labor-intensive outdoor work
  • Valid Class 1 driver's license required
  • Possession of safety tickets: SFA, H2S Alive, GDII, PCST, CSTS 2020
  • Willingness to travel to job sites across Western Canada

Responsibilities

  • Lead, train, and direct the drilling crew
  • Run safe, efficient HDD operations from mobilization through tear-down
  • Monitor drilling and equipment performance to ensure operational efficiency
  • Own safety on site, including hazard planning and emergency response
  • Take responsibility for crew performance and rig outcomes

Benefits

  • Competitive wages plus overtime for hours over 44 per week
  • Premium pay for possessing an experienced Class 1 driver's license
  • Comprehensive benefits including dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid travel to and from worksites, plus Living Out Allowance (LOA)
  • Accommodations provided during projects
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplied
  • Emphasis on a safety-first culture with growth opportunities
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

  • Lead, train, and direct the drilling crew
  • Run safe, efficient HDD operations from mobilization through tear-down
  • Monitor drilling and equipment performance to keep the operation on target
  • Own safety on site - from hazard planning to emergency response
  • Take responsibility for your crew's performance and the outcomes on your rig


What We're Looking For

  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience on a horizontal directional drilling rig (40K-220K rigs, Vermeer preferred)
  • Proven leadership - you know how to run a crew and bring out their best
  • A strong commitment to safety - for yourself and everyone on your crew
  • Strong communication and the ability to work well with internal and external partners
  • Physically fit and comfortable performing labour-intensive work in all outdoor weather conditions
  • Valid Class 1 driver's license required
  • Safety tickets: SFA (Standard/Intermediate First Aid), H2S Alive, GDII, PCST, CSTS 2020
  • 12-hour rotating day/night shifts, with rotations
  • Willingness to travel to job sites across Western Canada
  • Ability to successfully pass pre-employment and periodic drug and alcohol testing


What We Offer

  • Competitive wages based on your position and experience, plus overtime on all hours over 44 per week
  • Premium for holding an experienced Class 1 driver's license
  • Comprehensive benefits - dental, vision, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid travel to and from worksites, plus Living Out Allowance (LOA)
  • Accommodations provided while on project
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
  • A genuine safety-first culture and real opportunities to grow and move up


Ready to Lead Our Crew?

If you've got the experience and want to lead with a team that's got your back, we want to hear from you. Apply today.

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