Experienced HDD Driller – Underground Telecom

We're Looking for Someone Who Knows the Drill

At GCS Group, we don't spend a lot of time explaining what HDD is to our operators — we expect you already know. We're a Red Deer-based telecom contractor with active bore crews running steady project schedules, and right now we have a seat open for an Experienced HDD Driller who's ready to step in and contribute from day one.

This isn't a training role. We need someone who has put real hours behind a Ditch Witch drill, understands ground conditions, and can run a bore with confidence. In return, we offer the kind of work environment that experienced operators actually want — consistent hours, a capable crew, and a company that takes care of the people who perform.

Your Day-to-Day

Execute HDD bores on underground telecom installations from pilot hole through to pullback

Operate Ditch Witch drill equipment across a range of soil conditions and bore profiles

Maintain constant communication with the SubSite locating team throughout every bore

Handle tooling selection, drill string management, and fluid system monitoring

Perform daily rig inspections, routine maintenance, and field-level troubleshooting

Keep accurate bore logs and contribute to site documentation

Work within a tight-knit crew where everyone pulls their weight

Experience & Certifications

Proven seat time on Ditch Witch HDD drill rigs — this is a firm requirement

Hands-on experience working with SubSite locating systems during live bores

Background in telecom, fibre, or underground utility installation strongly preferred

All certifications must be valid and verified before your start date — no exceptions

Valid driver's licence; Class 3 an asset

The GCS Group Package

High-hour schedule on ongoing telecom project work — we don't slow down

Wages that reflect what you actually bring to the rig

Full company benefits

Christmas performance bonus for operators who earn it

Accommodations and LOA fully covered for anyone traveling from more than 100 km out

 SAFETY CERTIFICATES REQUIRED

Ground Disturbance Level 2 / Supervisory training (required)

CSTS 2020 training (required)

Valid drivers license, clean abstract

Whmis 2015

Straightforward offer for a straightforward operator. If you've got the experience and the certifications, reach out — we'd like to have you on the crew. Apply now with GCS Group.