Cache Valley Electric

Installs electrical and communication systems

Directional Drill Operator

Building TradesPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeSalt Lake City, UT, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

One or more years of experience operating a directional drilling machine.
Working knowledge of directional drilling machines.
A current, valid driver's license is required.
A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.
Ability to pass a Department of Transportation drug screen.
Ability to learn highway maintenance and construction practices and procedures.
Flexibility to be assigned work at various sites and locations.
Ability to work 40 or more hours per week.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds of material regularly.
Ability to frequently walk, bend, kneel, and reach.
Ability to use personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility apparel, and other required gear.
Ability to work outdoors on active job sites and tolerate heat, cold, noise, and dust typical of active construction environments.

Responsibilities

Identify existing utilities.
Apply work zone safety and traffic control practices to perform work safely.
Set up and take down equipment.
Drill variable-sized bore holes and pull back required conduit or pipe.
Operate directional drill equipment, including Vermeer and Ditch Witch drills, vacuum trailers, mud trucks, and locators.
Pot-hole to locate underground utilities.
Backfill and patch pot-holes.
Perform general maintenance and mobilization of the directional drill.
Mix and formulate drilling mud for site conditions.
Perform other related duties that contribute to project and company success as assigned by supervision.

Directional Drill Operator

Cache Valley Electric · Salt Lake City, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-09

Workplace: on_site

Department: SUD

Description

Why CVE
Since 1915, Cache Valley Electric (CVE) has brought exceptional people and specialized expertise to complex work across electrical construction, power and utility infrastructure, and technology and connected systems.

We are seeking a Directional Drill Operator to join our Signal and Utility team and work closely with helpers, crews, and project teams on projects throughout the Wasatch Front to drill bore holes and install conduit and pipe safely and accurately. At CVE, you’ll have opportunities to grow, contribute, and build something that lasts, alongside people committed to safety, quality, integrity, and doing things the right way.

Responsibilities

Identify existing utilities
Apply work zone safety and traffic control practices to perform work safely
Set up and take down equipment
Drill variable-sized bore holes and pull back required conduit or pipe
Operate directional drill equipment, including Vermeer and Ditch Witch drills, vac trailers, mud trucks, and locators
Pot-hole to locate underground utilities
Backfill and patch pot-holes
Perform general maintenance and mobilization of the directional drill
Mix and formulate drilling mud for site conditions
Perform other related duties that contribute to the success of the project and company as assigned by supervision

Requirements

One or more years of experience operating a directional drilling machine
Working knowledge of directional drilling machines
Current, valid driver’s license
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Ability to pass a DOT drug screen
Ability to learn highway maintenance and construction practices and procedures
Flexibility to be assigned work at various sites and locations
Ability to work 40 or more hours per week

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors on active job sites throughout the Wasatch Front
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds of material regularly
Ability to frequently walk, bend, kneel, and reach
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility apparel, and other required gear
Exposure to outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, noise, and dust typical of active construction environments

Benefits

What We Offer

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, as provided by the applicable local union agreement.
Retirement benefits, including pension and/or annuity contributions where applicable.
Paid time off
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Cache Valley Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Plan.

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About the Company

Cache Valley Electric

Installs electrical and communication systems

Cache Valley Electric designs, installs and maintains electrical infrastructure for commercial buildings, industrial facilities, utilities and data centers. Its teams handle power transmission, substations, distribution systems and low-voltage installations, while technology specialists connect communications, networking and physical security systems. The company works with owners, general contractors and engineering teams to plan projects, install equipment and support facilities after construction. It earns revenue from electrical construction contracts, infrastructure projects and technology installation and maintenance services. Founded in 1915, Cache Valley Electric is headquartered in Logan, Utah.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Logan, UT
Founded: 1915

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