Junior HDD Driller – Telecom Installations
Confidential
Posted: March 20, 2026
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Quick Summary
Get Your Drilling Career Started with GCS Group
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Job Description
Get Your Drilling Career Started with GCS Group
GCS Group is a Red Deer-based telecom contractor specializing in underground HDD installations. We're a high-volume operation with steady project flow, and we're bringing on a Junior HDD Driller to join our growing drill crew. This is your chance to develop real operator skills under the guidance of experienced drillers on active telecom sites.
What You'll Be Doing
Operating Ditch Witch HDD drill rigs under the direction of a senior driller
Assisting with setup, breakdown, and maintenance of drill equipment
Monitoring drill parameters and communicating with the locator throughout bores
Handling drill string, tooling, and ancillary equipment on site
Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area
Learning and following GCS Group's standard operating procedures
What You Need
All required certifications completed and valid prior to your start date
Basic familiarity with Ditch Witch HDD equipment
Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced operators
Physical fitness to handle the demands of field-based drilling work
Dependable with a strong work ethic
Why GCS Group
Lots of hours — our crews stay busy year-round on telecom projects
Benefits package included
Christmas performance bonus
Accommodations and LOA covered for workers coming from beyond 100 km
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES
Ground Disturbance Level 2 training certification;
CSTS 2020 training certification
Whmis 2015
Clean abstract and valid drivers license
Entry-level doesn't mean entry-level commitment — we expect the best from day one and reward it accordingly. Apply now to join the GCS Group drill team.