Directional Drill Operator

Directional Drill Operator [3352] – Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Contract – Sep 5, 2025

Grid Source is seeking a Directional Drill Operator in the Baton Rouge, LA area.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Plan
• Paid sick leave in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws

Work consists of day-to-day drilling and pullback of various sized conduits for outside plant fiber networks. Most of the work is performed under master service agreements with telecom carriers and regional utilities. The scope of work consists of new builds, maintenance, and restoration in rural and metro areas and the scope of work varies between each job.

• Locate underground utilities and monitor locating process during drilling
• Read prints and demonstrate good judgement in the field
• Work as a team in tandem with supervisor, manager, and other crew members
• Perform all duties adhering to company safety procedures and policies

• Operating drill and/or locating equipment: 3 years
• Operating Ditch Witch and Vermeer Drilling equipment (JT5 / D10x15): 2 years

Required to work within limited confines, such as crawl spaces, as needed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.

The employee must be able to work in an outdoor environment year around in all weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock, radiation, and vibration.

Employees may be required to work more than 40 hours per week and outside normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings and weekends as business demands.

Grid Source is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are encouraged to apply. Grid Source is committed to hiring, recruiting, and promoting associates without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Grid Source is an affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act