Posted 19 days ago
Horizontal Directional Driller
@ SUBTERRA HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING LTD.
Bethune, Saskatchewan
Overview
Subterra HDD is hiring an experienced Horizontal Directional Driller for underground utility installation work across Saskatchewan. The role involves operating HDD equipment, planning and executing pilot bores, reaming and pullbacks, and maintaining drilling fluids and tooling. The posting requires travel throughout Saskatchewan, extended hours of 12+ hours per day, overtime opportunities, and a living-out allowance, with projects mostly within 1 hour of Regina.
Responsibilities:
- Operate HDD equipment for underground utility installations
- Plan and execute pilot bores, reaming and product pullbacks
- Mix and maintain drilling fluids and complete tooling changes
- Set up, inspect, maintain and troubleshoot drilling equipment
- Follow safe work practices and HSE requirements
Requirements summary:
- Previous HDD operating experience required
- Valid Class 5 licence and clean driver's abstract
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- First Aid/CPR-C, H2S Alive and Ground Disturbance II preferred
- Able to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in varying weather
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5, Class 1A, First Aid/CPR-C, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance II, SCOT |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
SUBTERRA HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING LTD.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
Description
Subterra HDD is hiring an experienced Horizontal Directional Driller to join our team.
We offer competitive wages, overtime opportunities, living-out allowance, and long weekends and holidays off. Applicants must be willing to travel throughout Saskatchewan and work extended hours (12+ hours/day). Projects within the next year + are located within 1 hour of Regina, SK.
Responsibilities
- Operate HDD equipment to complete underground utility installations
- Plan and execute drilling operations, including pilot bores, reaming and product pullbacks
- Monitor drilling conditions and make adjustments as required
- Mix and maintain drilling fluids and complete tooling changes
- Set up, inspect, maintain and troubleshoot drilling equipment
- Assist with equipment mobilization and site preparation
- Work collaboratively with crew members to complete projects safely and efficiently
- Follow safe work practices and participate in all required HSE activities
Qualifications
- Previous HDD operating experience required
- Experience with Ditch Witch JT4020 drills and Digi-Trak F5 locating systems an asset
- Valid Class 5 license and clean driver's abstract; Class 1A preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- First Aid/CPR-C, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance II, SCOT, WHMIS/TDG and Pipeline Construction Safety Training (or equivalent) preferred
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Able to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
We're looking for a dependable, safety-minded individual with a strong work ethic, positive attitude and ability to adapt to changing jobsite demand.
Wages are negotiable based on experience.
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