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Directional Drill Operator

@ RailWorks

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON · Windsor, ON · Guelph, ON

3+ years experience
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Overview

RailWorks is hiring a Directional Drill Operator to run directional drilling equipment and assist the crew on rail and utility projects. The role involves equipment inspections, drill fluid preparation, guided boring with a locator, and equipment troubleshooting. The posting states a unionized position with a salary of $39.23, health and dental benefits, a pension, and shift work including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities:

  • Inspect directional drill and equipment before each shift
  • Prepare drill fluid and operate the drill with the locator
  • Load, transport and secure drilling equipment
  • Troubleshoot equipment and report issues to technicians

Requirements summary:

  • Valid AZ licence with clean driving abstract
  • 3+ years of directional drilling experience preferred
  • Knowledge of underground utilities and locates
  • Ability to read construction drawings

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors

Employer posting date
2026-10-10
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience3+ years
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingConstruction site, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness

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RailWorks

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North America's leading provider of rail infrastructure solutions

Full company description

RailWorks builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving across the United States and Canada. As a company, RailWorks believes that great work comes from commitment – commitment to quality, commitment to consistency, commitment to safety. When we commit to better work, we’re not just doing well by our customers; we’re also protecting the people important to us and paying homage to a long history of world-class service. What We Do: - Rail Construction & Maintenance - Signals & Communications - Steel ties and turnouts via our NARSTCO division - Maintenance of Way services Our Customers: - Transit authorities and transportation agencies/departments - Railroads of all sizes - Passenger and commuter rail lines - Private industries serviced by rail

LinkedIn followers
35,347
People associated on LinkedIn
804
Reported office locations
  • 5 Penn Plaza, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10001, US
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Railroad
  • Transportation
  • Construction, repair and maintenance
Other recorded names
  • RailWorks
  • RailWorks Corporation
Specialties
  • Rail Track Construction
  • Maintenance and Rehabilitation
  • Transit Systems Contracting
  • Signals and Communications
  • and Steel ties
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Reported total investment
0

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RailWorks builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving across the United States and Canada. As a company, RailWorks believes that great work comes from commitment – commitment to quality, commitment to consistency, commitment to safety. When we commit to better work, we’re not just doing well by our customers; we’re also protecting the people important to us and paying…

FieldValue
IndustryConstruction
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersNew York, NY
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1998
SpecialtiesRail Track ConstructionMaintenance and RehabilitationTransit Systems ContractingSignals and Communicationsand Steel ties
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Job description

Job ID: 20053

Benefits Offering

· Health & Dental Benefits

· Employee Assistance Program

· Company Pension

· Competitive Vacation

· Room for advancement provided

Compensation

· Unionized Position

· Salary Range: $39.23

Position Summary

Reporting to the Foreman or Supervisor or designate, the Directional Drill operator performs a variety of tasks related to the operation of directional drill and construction equipment.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

· Conduct pre-trip/walk around safety inspections and complete necessary safety paperwork and documentation.

· Ability to operate all equipment functions independently and safely

· Adhering to specific policies and regulations

· Adhering to site specific rules and regulations

· Ability to work with minimal supervision

· Maintain excellent communication between members of the team and clients

· Working as a member of the team by assisting other members when required.

· Load and unload the directional drill equipment in a manner that is secure and damage free

· Transport associated tools, materials, and/or equipment

· Prepare the drill fluid based on site conditions prior to bore shot commencing

· In conjunction with locator, operate the direction drilling using the selected bore heads and back reamers to place ducts.

· Troubleshoot any equipment issues and relay to service technician for assistance and/or resolution

· Able to operate drill or locator as required.

· All other duties assigned to meet Company objectives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

· AZ License, with clean Driving Abstract, required.

· 3+ Years of Directional Drilling Experience, preferred.

· Previous knowledge of Underground Utilities and Locates

· Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings

· Ability to work in a fast-paced high change environment while managing multiple interruptions and adjustments of priorities throughout the day.

· Experience with Ditch Witch JD10 Horizonal Bore Machines, preferred

· Good Communication skills with ability to work in a team environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

· Standing and walking around the project site

· Ability to life 50lbs (23kg)

· Frequent bending, lifting, digging, shoveling and moving of objects on site.

· Loud noise

· Field environment and subject to all weather conditions.

· Working in and around live commuter trains, high voltage, confined space, safety sensitive cabling

· Day, evening, night and weekend shift work

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

RailWorks is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.

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