Posted 2 months ago
Experienced HDD Driller – Underground Telecom
@ GCS Group
Red Deer, Alberta
Overview
GCS Group, a Red Deer telecom contractor, is hiring an experienced HDD driller for active bore crews on ongoing telecom projects. The role runs horizontal directional drilling on underground telecom installations, from pilot hole to pullback, with proven Ditch Witch seat time required. The posting offers a high-hour schedule, full benefits, a performance bonus, and covered accommodations for applicants travelling over 100 km.
Responsibilities:
- Execute HDD bores from pilot hole to pullback
- Operate Ditch Witch drill equipment across soil conditions
- Coordinate with the SubSite locating team during bores
- Perform daily rig inspections and routine maintenance
- Keep accurate bore logs and site documentation
Requirements summary:
- Proven seat time on Ditch Witch HDD rigs
- Hands-on experience with SubSite locating systems
- Background in telecom, fibre or utility installation preferred
- Valid Ground Disturbance Level 2 and CSTS 2020 certifications
- Valid Class 5 licence with clean driver abstract
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Ground Disturbance Level 2, CSTS 2020, Class 5 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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GCS Group
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GCS Group - Specialty Trades | Construction Management | General Contracting
Full company description
GCS Group is a local company offering quality service in Horizontal Directional Drilling, Hydrovacing, Earthworks, Restoration, Utilities, Fibre Optics, Concrete and Landscape Construction. We strive to stay on the cusp of today's technologies, ensuring our clients get the best possible results. Capable of managing and delivering on any capacity and multidisciplinary, we foster the expertise and service that you won’t find anywhere else. Let GCS Group find the right solution for your next project. Call us at 780.818.2018.
- LinkedIn followers
- 251
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 16
- Reported office locations
- 54314, Sturgeon County, AB T8T 0T8, CA
- Other recorded names
- GCS Group
- GCS GROUP CANADA
- Specialties
- EARTHWORKS
- CONCRETE
- UTILITIES
- RESTORATION
- FIBRE OPTICS
- DIRECTIONAL DRILLING
- HYDROVAC
- LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
- and DIRECTIONAL BORING
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
GCS Group is a local company offering quality service in Horizontal Directional Drilling, Hydrovacing, Earthworks, Restoration, Utilities, Fibre Optics, Concrete and Landscape Construction. We strive to stay on the cusp of today's technologies, ensuring our clients get the best possible results. Capable of managing and delivering on any capacity and multidisciplinary, we foster the expertise and service that you…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Sturgeon County, AB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | EARTHWORKSCONCRETEUTILITIESRESTORATIONFIBRE OPTICSDIRECTIONAL DRILLINGHYDROVACLANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTIONand DIRECTIONAL BORING |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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We're Looking for Someone Who Knows the Drill
At GCS Group, we don't spend a lot of time explaining what HDD is to our operators — we expect you already know. We're a Red Deer-based telecom contractor with active bore crews running steady project schedules, and right now we have a seat open for an Experienced HDD Driller who's ready to step in and contribute from day one.
This isn't a training role. We need someone who has put real hours behind a Ditch Witch drill, understands ground conditions, and can run a bore with confidence. In return, we offer the kind of work environment that experienced operators actually want — consistent hours, a capable crew, and a company that takes care of the people who perform.
Your Day-to-Day
- Execute HDD bores on underground telecom installations from pilot hole through to pullback
- Operate Ditch Witch drill equipment across a range of soil conditions and bore profiles
- Maintain constant communication with the SubSite locating team throughout every bore
- Handle tooling selection, drill string management, and fluid system monitoring
- Perform daily rig inspections, routine maintenance, and field-level troubleshooting
- Keep accurate bore logs and contribute to site documentation
- Work within a tight-knit crew where everyone pulls their weight
Experience & Certifications
- Proven seat time on Ditch Witch HDD drill rigs — this is a firm requirement
- Hands-on experience working with SubSite locating systems during live bores
- Background in telecom, fibre, or underground utility installation strongly preferred
- All certifications must be valid and verified before your start date — no exceptions
Certifications
- Ground Disturbance Level 2 training certification;
- CSTS 2020 training certification
- Valid class 5 license with clean drivers abstract
The GCS Group Package
- High-hour schedule on ongoing telecom project work — we don't slow down
- Wages that reflect what you actually bring to the rig
- Full company benefits
- Christmas performance bonus for operators who earn it
Accommodations and LOA fully covered for anyone traveling from more than 100 km out
Straightforward offer for a straightforward operator. If you've got the experience and the certifications, reach out — we'd like to have you on the crew. Apply now with GCS Group.
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