Job Description

Ready to Drill Big? Join Cannon as an HDD Operator!

Cannon Companies is on the hunt for a rockstar Horizontal Directional Drill Operator to power through challenging projects and elevate our elite drill crew. If you've got the skills, the grit, and a great attitude-we want YOU on our team!

What You'll Be Doing (And Crushing It At)

As our AT HDD Operator , you'll work with:

• Drills up to 100k lbs in all kinds of ground conditions-rock, native, you name it!
• Big pipe bores -we're talking up to 28" diameter
• Wireline locating tools that keep the project on point
• Mud reclaimers and smart drilling solutions

Whether you're boring under rivers or highways, navigating mountains, or dropping grade bores for power, water, sewer, or telecom-we do the cool, complex, high-stakes bores others avoid.

What Makes This Role Awesome

• Competitive Hourly Pay; Paid Weekly
• Day-one PTO and 6 paid holidays
• Full medical, dental, and vision
• Life and disability insurance
• A real team-focused, family-style work culture where your growth matters

A Day in the Life on Cannon's Drill Crew

You'll be the go-to for:

• Running badass rigs like Ditch Witch, Vermeer, American Auger
• Reading profiles like a boss and following through with high-precision bores
• Mastering TK, DCI, and magnetic locating tools
• Keeping the schedule tight, the worksite safe, and the client happy
• Ready to travel to the next job across the Pacific Northwest

Your Toolbox (aka What You Bring)

• 3+ years on HDD equipment or support gear (skid steers, vac trucks, crane trucks, etc.)
• Proven experience drilling in mixed soils & using the right mud mix
• Valid Class A CDL (tanker endorsement = bonus points)
• AT Drilling & walk-over locating know-how (grade bores = big win!)
• Great at troubleshooting , thinking critically, and owning your work
• Serious about safety -no shortcuts here
• Ready to travel , stay flexible, and jump in when needed

The Fine Print

This is a Safety Sensitive Position . You must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Cannon Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer -diversity is part of our strength.

Ready to Join the Cannon Crew?

Smash that apply button! Our 3-minute mobile-friendly application gets you one step closer to joining the most badass drill team around.

Let's connect the future- one bore at a time . Cannon Construction

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Flexible hours,

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