About this role
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.