Posted 3 months ago
Junior Telecom Horizontal Directional Drill - Driller
@ GCS Group
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
GCS Group is hiring a Junior Telecom HDD Driller in Red Deer, Alberta, for entry-level operator work on active underground telecom installation projects. The role involves learning Ditch Witch horizontal directional drilling under senior drillers, with demanding outdoor field work and year-round project schedules. Required certifications must be valid before the first shift, and benefits include a Christmas performance bonus and accommodations for workers travelling over 100 km.
Responsibilities:
- Operate Ditch Witch HDD drill equipment under a senior driller
- Assist with rig setup, rod handling and equipment breakdown
- Monitor drill console readings and report irregularities
- Work in sync with the locating crew during bores
- Perform daily maintenance and pre-shift inspections
Requirements summary:
- Ground Disturbance Level 2 certification
- CSTS 2020 certification
- WHMIS 2015 certification
- Clean abstract and valid driver's licence
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Ground Disturbance Level 2, CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, Driver's licence |
| 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
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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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Your First Seat on a Working Drill Crew
GCS Group is looking for a Junior Telecom HDD Driller to join our growing operations in Red Deer, Alberta. We run active underground telecom installation projects and our drill crews are busy year-round. This is an entry-level operator position — not a labour role. We want someone who is certified, physically ready for field work, and serious about building a career behind the controls.
You'll be working under the guidance of experienced operators on Ditch Witch equipment, learning how a professional drill crew runs a bore from setup to pullback. The hours are real, the work is demanding, and the opportunity to advance is genuine.
Duties & Expectations
- Operate Ditch Witch HDD drill equipment under direct supervision of a senior driller
- Assist with rig setup, rod handling, tooling changes, and equipment breakdown
- Monitor drill console readings and report any irregularities to the lead operator
- Work in sync with the locating crew during all bore operations
- Perform basic daily maintenance and pre-shift equipment inspections
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and hazard-free throughout the shift
What You Need
- All required certifications must be completed and valid before your first shift — this is a firm condition of hire
- Basic knowledge of Ditch Witch HDD equipment is an asset
- Mechanically inclined with a willingness to learn from experienced operators
- Strong work ethic and the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work
- Valid driver's licence
GCS Group Benefits
- High-volume project work — we keep our operators busy
- Entry-level pay with real advancement potential
- Benefits package
- Christmas performance bonus
- LOA and accommodations arranged for workers traveling from beyond 100 km
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES
- Ground Disturbance Level 2 training certification;
- CSTS 2020 training certification
- Whmis 2015
- Clean abstract and valid drivers license
The best drillers in the trade all started somewhere. GCS Group is a strong place to begin. Apply today and get your career off the ground.
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