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Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator – Vermeer 24x40

NuLine Utility Services

Posted 09/24/25

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2895 Hwy 190, Mandeville, LA, 70471

Inactive
Full-Time
Experienced
Construction / Skilled Trades
In Person

Job Description

Job Description

We are urgently seeking an experienced and safety-minded Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD)

Operator to run a Vermeer 24x40 drill for underground utility installation projects. The

ideal candidate will have proven expertise in operating HDD equipment, strong knowledge

of drilling practices and locates, and a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to transport

equipment to and from job sites.

This role requires technical skill, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safe and

efficient operations while working as part of a professional crew.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly wage or salary based on experience.

Overtime opportunities.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) or retirement plan options.

Paid time off and holidays.

Training and career development opportunities.

Required Skills

Minimum 3–5 years of HDD operating experience, specifically with Vermeer or

comparable equipment (24x40 or larger preferred).

Valid CDL (Class A or B) with clean driving record.

Strong understanding of underground utility installation (water, sewer, fiber, gas, or

electrical).

Proficient with locating systems (DigiTrak, Subsite, or equivalent).

Knowledge of drilling fluids, soil conditions, and bore planning best practices.

Ability to read construction drawings, as-builts, and utility locates.

Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.

Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions and travel as required.

Strong safety record and commitment to jobsite safety.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Comfort working in trenches, confined spaces, and variable weather.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and operate controls for extended periods.

Nice to Have

Experience with pullback of large product (duct banks, multiple conduits).

Experience operating support equipment (excavators, skid steers, mini-excavators).

OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, or other safety certifications.

Leadership ability to oversee a small HDD crew.


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About NuLine Utility Services

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NuLine Utility Services, a turnkey utility service company, was founded by and is comprised of experienced utility and contractor professionals and is backed by a sound capital investment team. Since opening our doors in 2016, NuLine has primarily focused on natural gas distribution system replacement and new service line installation, performing small and large scale projects for major gas utility companies in urban and rural environments.


Telecommunications and conduit installation are also a part of the NuLine portfolio. Ranging from short distance electric conduit to long range telecommunications installations, NuLine’s goal is to get the “pipe in the ground” safely and effectively to meet all of our customer’s needs.


At NuLine, we strive to be the premier partner for all of our clients. By investing, planning, and focusing on “win-win” solutions to the complex problems in the utility world of today, NuLine will be prepared for the challenges of the future.