Experienced LRD HDD Hands

Date posted: October 31, 2026

Pay: CA$32.00-CA$55.00 per hour

Job description:

Marksman Crossings is a horizontal directional drilling contractor based in Red Deer, Alberta, serving the oil and gas, pipeline and utility sectors across Western Canada. Our light rig work covers utility bores, gas distribution, power and fibre conduit, and road and lease crossings for oilfield and utility clients.

We’re growing, and we’re hiring experienced hands for every position on our light rig crews:

• Rig Managers
• Drillers
• Locators
• Tankhands
• Roughnecks

What You’ll Do

• Work as a tight crew from mobilization through pilot, ream, pullback and tear-down
• Rig Managers: run the job site, plan the work with the project team, own safety, and lead the crew from start to finish
• Drillers: run the rig to the bore plan and lead the crew
• Locators: track and steer the bore to hit line and depth, and locate existing facilities
• Tankhands: mix and maintain drilling fluid, and run the mud unit
• Roughnecks: make and break pipe connections, handle tooling, and support the crew
• Everyone: rig in and out, keep the lease and equipment clean and maintained, and work safely around existing utilities

What We’re Looking For

• HDD experience on light or utility rigs in your position (Vermeer an asset)
• Rig Managers: 3+ years of HDD experience, including time leading a crew
• Drillers and Locators: 2+ years in the role
• A strong commitment to safety and a team-first attitude
• Mechanical aptitude
• Physically fit, able to lift 50+ lb, and comfortable working in all weather
• Valid Class 5 licence required; Class 1 or 3 with a clean abstract strongly preferred
• Safety tickets: Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, CSO (required); Ground Disturbance II (required for Rig Managers, Drillers and Locators; asset for others); PCST (asset)
• 12-hour day shifts, with nights and weekends as projects require
• Willing to travel and work away from home across Western Canada
• Able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

What We Offer

• $32 to $55 an hour, based on position and experience
• Overtime on all hours over 8 a day or 44 a week
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits (upon eligibility)
• Living Out Allowance (LOA) where applicable
• Transportation to and from job sites
• Real room to move up, on light rigs or onto our larger rigs

Ready to Get to Work?

Apply through Indeed with your resume and current tickets. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Indeed settings

• Job type: Full-time · Pay: $32.00 to $55.00 per hour
• Schedule: 12-hour shift, day shift, overtime, weekend availability
• Benefits: Dental, extended health, vision, life, disability
• Work location: On the road

Screening questions

• Which position are you applying for (Rig Manager, Driller, Locator, Tankhand, Roughneck)?
• How many years have you worked on HDD light or utility rigs, and in what positions?
• Do you have current Standard First Aid, H2S Alive and CSO? Ground Disturbance II?
• What class of driver’s licence do you hold?

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Work Location: In person