Artificial Intelligence (AI), Candidate Screening, Class A License, Consulting, Corporate Policies, Document Management, Drilling, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, F5 Network Software, Genetics, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Heavy Lifting, Hospital, Leadership, Mentoring, OSHA, Problem Solving Skills, Productivity Management, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety
Key Responsibilities
- Crew Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor drill operators, locators, and laborers. Coordinate daily workflow and assign tasks to maximize productivity.
- Job Planning & Setup: Review bore plans, project layouts, and utility maps. Ensure all underground utilities are properly located, exposed (potholed), and accounted for before drilling commences.
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate HDD rigs, mud mixing systems, vacuum trucks, and locating equipment (e.g., DCI, Subsite, Falcon F5).
- Safety & Compliance: Conduct daily jobsite safety meetings. Enforce strict compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental policies, and company safety protocols.
- Quality Control & Documentation: Maintain bore path accuracy, proper drilling fluid management, and pullback procedures. Track daily production, verify as-built data, and submit bore logs.
- Client & Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact on-site. Coordinate with project managers, utility inspectors, and property owners.
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensure crews perform pre/post-trip inspections and routine maintenance (greasing, fluid checks, minor repairs) on all vehicles and machinery.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience in HDD operations, utility locating, and heavy equipment operation. Previous crew leadership or foreman experience is highly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proven ability to read utility prints, interpret bore plans, and operate electronic locating equipment.
- Licensing: Valid driver"s license with a clean driving record required. Class A CDL is preferred.
- Physical & Environmental Demands: Ability to perform manual labor, lift heavy objects, and work outdoors in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, noise, vibrations).
- Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bismarck, ND.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bismarck,ND.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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