Directional Drill Helper

Directional Drill Helper

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 Helper to join our Signal and Utility team and work closely with drill operators and crews on projects throughout the Wasatch Front to set up equipment, support drilling operations, and build the skills to grow toward becoming a drill operator. 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

• Follow all safety practices, requirements, and policies to prevent accidents and injuries
• Set up and take down equipment
• Work with the drill operator to drill variable-sized bore holes and pull back required conduit or pipe
• Pinpoint the bore shot with the locator alongside the drill operator
• 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 alongside the driller
• Perform other related duties that contribute to the success of the project and company as assigned by supervision

Requirements

• Prior experience preferred but not required
• Willingness to learn the directional drilling discipline
• 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 and company
• 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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