About this role
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
Certifications
• Ground Disturbance Level 2 training certification;
• CSTS 2020 training certification
• Valid class 5 license with clean drivers abstract
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
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.