[{"_1":2,"_3":-5,"_4":-5},"loaderData",{"_5":6,"_7":8},"actionData","errors","routes/ssr/_anon-layout",{"_227":228,"_229":230,"_231":-5,"_232":233,"_234":235,"_236":237,"_238":239},"browse-city",{"_9":10,"_11":12,"_13":14,"_15":16,"_17":18,"_19":20,"_21":22,"_23":24,"_25":26,"_27":28,"_29":30,"_31":32},"careerAreaSlug","architecture-and-construction","careerAreaName","Architecture & Construction","occupationSlug","driller-or-drill-operator","occupationName","Driller / Drill Operator","stateSlug","ny","stateName","New York","citySlug","brighton","cityName","Brighton","jobs",[209],"gone",false,"selectedJobDetail",{"_36":37,"_38":39,"_40":41,"_42":43,"_44":45,"_46":47,"_48":49,"_50":51,"_52":53,"_23":54,"_19":20,"_55":28,"_56":57,"_58":59,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":67,"_68":28,"_69":70,"_71":70,"_72":28,"_73":28,"_74":75,"_76":77,"_78":79,"_80":81,"_82":28,"_83":28,"_84":85,"_86":87,"_88":89,"_90":91,"_92":93,"_94":95,"_96":97,"_98":99,"_100":101,"_102":103,"_104":105,"_106":107,"_108":28,"_109":110,"_111":112,"_21":22,"_17":18,"_13":14,"_113":114,"_9":115,"_116":117,"_118":119,"_120":121,"_122":123,"_124":125,"_126":127,"_128":70,"_129":37,"_130":39,"_131":114,"_132":133,"_134":135,"_136":137},"selectedJobCompanyDetails",{"_33":34,"_35":34},"profileURL","","CompanyName","id","eb6256a701f9939fa776fd549c94527ff296e70d","slug","directional-drill-operator-u-eb6256a7","title","Directional Drill Operator - Underground Construction","body","Directional Drill Operator - Underground Construction Greenlight Networks - 3.9 Brighton, NY Job Details Full-time $22 - $32 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Horizontal drilling Outdoor work experience Excavation CDL A High school diploma or GED Driver's License Construction plans Blueprint dimension interpretation Construction utility work Excavation equipment operator experience Equipment maintenance Directional drilling

Full Job Description Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Horizontal Directional Drill Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating directional drilling equipment to install underground infrastructure while ensuring compliance with safety and company standards.

Essential Functions:

Operate directional drilling equipment to install conduit, vaults, and other underground infrastructure. Conduct an inspection of drilling equipment daily to ensure proper performance and safety. Operate a hydro-vac for potholing and site cleanup. Verify all nearby utilities are exposed prior to drilling. Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area. Be able to properly setup drilling equipment for successful and efficient bore shots based on environment and ground conditions. Be able to read and understand project prints. Safely operate a pick-up truck or bigger while towing a trailer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent. 2+ years of proven experience operating a directional drill/locating. 2+ years of directional drill locating experience - preferably DCI F series locators. CDL-A license required. This role requires the operation of a company vehicle. A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and the ability to maintain insurability under the company's auto policy are essential. Strong understanding of directional drilling techniques and utility installation. Strong ability to perform basic maintenance on directional drills. Ability to read and interpret project prints. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to perform physical labor and lift heavy objects. Good communications skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic. Ability to stand for long periods of time, able to scoop, bend, and lift up to 75lbs. Ability to work outside (Hot, cold, rain, snow) Ability to travel out of state when required.

Compensation:

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly pay-range for this position is $22.00/hr - $32.00/hr. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at www.greenlightnetworks.com/careers/.

Expected hours:

No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road","type","jobPosting","source","LC","accountId","41798845","organizationName","Greenlight Networks","applicationUrl","https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d1651f80cb4f4934&from=serp&vjs=3","Brighton, NY","isRemote","location",{"_205":206,"_207":208},"createdAt","2026-08-09T14:46:04.095796626Z","updatedAt","2026-09-26T08:01:37.211694644Z","publishedAt","2026-08-06T00:00:00Z","expiresAt","2026-10-26T00:00:00Z","status","active","isExpired","isDiscoverable",true,"isSearchable","isSpotlight","isDraft","careerSkills",[175,176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183],"requiredEducation","high_school","benefitCategories",[170,171,172,173,174],"amount",56160,"isEmailRequired","isPhoneRequired","subtype","job","titleSearch","Directional Drill Operators","compensationType","salary","locationFlexibility","onsite","employmentTypeName","full_time","wage10thPercentileHourly",24.621634615384615,"wage30thPercentileHourly",26.650961538461537,"wage50thPercentileHourly",28.7125,"growthRateFiveYear",0.1814,"payGrowthScore",61.938113206495046,"jobSecurityScore",53.708592565601734,"compositeScore",57.82335288604839,"compositeLowConfidence","county","36055","state","36","sitemapPath","/architecture-and-construction/driller-or-drill-operator/ny/brighton",[10],"eduLevelsName",[77],"lotCareerAreaName",[12],"lotOccupationName",[16],"lotSpecializedOccupation",[169],"minYearsExperience","2","minEduLevels","0","isCanonical","canonicalJobId","canonicalSlug","canonicalSitemapPath","groupVariantCount",1,"groupLocations",[165],"aiEnrichments",{"_138":139,"_140":141,"_142":143,"_144":145},"pay",{"_152":153,"_154":155,"_156":157,"_158":159,"_160":157,"_161":159,"_162":70,"_163":164},"extractedFilters",{"_90":91,"_151":93},"experienceLevel",{"_146":147,"_148":28,"_149":150},"tldr","A full‑time directional drill operator in Brighton, NY earns $22‑$32 an hour, needs a high school diploma, a CDL‑A, and at least two years of drilling experience, and gets a full benefits package.","estimatedYearsExperience",2,"isEntryLevel","explanation","Requires 2+ years of directional drilling experience and a CDL‑A, so it is not entry‑level.","employmentType","period","hourly","currency","USD","rawMin",22,"rawMax",32,"hourlyMin","hourlyMax","disclosed","basis","extracted",{"_166":54,"_111":18,"_167":37,"_38":39,"_55":28,"_52":168,"_113":114},"city","jobId","https://www.simplyhired.com/job/Yr03icZEVAUlMeh8lzXz3tJfrzBvli9Y1eUCysaXLsU6qVG5Q6Wsag","14161010","paid_leave","retirement_savings","education_career_development","insurance","other_benefits",{"_184":203,"_186":204,"_188":-5},{"_184":201,"_186":202,"_188":-5},{"_184":199,"_186":200,"_188":-5},{"_184":197,"_186":198,"_188":-5},{"_184":195,"_186":196,"_188":-5},{"_184":193,"_186":194,"_188":-5},{"_184":191,"_186":192,"_188":-5},{"_184":189,"_186":190,"_188":-5},{"_184":185,"_186":187,"_188":-5},"code","KS125F678LV2KB3Z5XW0","value","Problem Solving","proficiency","KSQPGV2XZO8UMNCC49LK","Detail Oriented","KS7G2FY662ZPN6H4DZND","Commercial Driver's License (CDL)","ESE15CC456BBE39C7196","Strong Work Ethic","ESE495A4017EB9404B8C","Valid Driver's License","KS1230469Q3H7ZQ2K8XK","Directional Drilling","KS122DG66PHRD8HWBS92","Drilling","KS122556LMQ829GZCCRV","Communication","ES76EAFFCB7FAE2C51CD","Good Driving Record","lat",43.1222716,"lon",-77.5734048,{"_36":37,"_38":39,"_40":41,"_44":45,"_46":47,"_50":51,"_210":-5,"_23":54,"_19":20,"_68":28,"_73":28,"_211":-5,"_62":63,"_60":61,"_84":85,"_88":89,"_90":91,"_92":93,"_113":114,"_80":81,"_212":213,"_132":133,"_136":214,"_215":216},"logoUrl","isFavorited","groupCityNames",[54],{"_138":224,"_140":225,"_142":226,"_144":145},"bricks",[217,218],{"_219":223,"_221":222},{"_219":220,"_221":222},"content","$56,160.00","variant","gray","Full-Time",{"_152":153,"_154":155,"_156":157,"_158":159,"_160":157,"_161":159,"_162":70,"_163":164},{"_90":91,"_151":93},{"_146":147,"_148":28,"_149":150},"preloadedState",{"_262":263,"_264":265,"_266":267,"_268":269},"session",{"_261":28},"learnerProfile","statsigUser",{"_252":253,"_254":-7,"_255":256,"_257":258},"statsigSSR",{"_248":249,"_250":251},"experimentParams",{"_240":244,"_242":245,"_243":246},"experimentGroups",{"_240":241,"_242":241,"_243":241},"aa_job_details","Control","aa_explore_202608","job_description_positioning",{"_247":241},{"_247":241},{"_247":241},"arm","gates",{},"configs",{},"userID","anonymous","email","custom",{},"customIDs",{"_259":260},"stableID","dev-stable-id-localhost","isAuthenticated","userAndSession",{"_229":365,"_231":-5,"_366":28,"_367":368,"_369":370},"courseSearch",{"_310":311,"_312":294,"_313":314,"_315":294,"_316":-5,"_317":-5,"_318":-5,"_278":28,"_319":28,"_320":-5,"_321":322,"_323":-5,"_324":325,"_326":327,"_328":329},"careerNavigatorSlice",{"_56":295,"_296":34,"_297":298,"_299":300,"_301":70,"_302":70,"_303":-5,"_304":305},"caapCareerSearch",{"_270":28,"_271":34,"_272":273,"_274":275,"_276":277,"_278":28,"_279":-5,"_280":28,"_281":282},"myCareers","searchValue","searchResult",[],"comparisonData",[],"searchFilters",{"_283":284,"_285":34,"_286":34,"_287":288,"_289":290,"_291":292,"_293":294},"isLoading","comparisonError","shouldOpenTray","traitSpecificCareers",{},"selectedHub",[],"selectedEarning","selectedEducation","sortByField","name.keyword","sortOrder","asc","pageSize",10,"from",0,{"_36":127,"_306":307,"_44":308,"_309":34},"locationString","defaultLocation",{"_36":127,"_306":307,"_44":308,"_309":34},"scholarshipLocation",{"_36":127,"_306":307,"_44":308,"_309":34},"loadingLocation","loadingCaapAssessmentResults","caapAssessmentResult","industryPreference",[],"name","United States (Default)","nation","highlight","courses",[],"totalCount","filters",{"_330":34,"_331":28,"_332":28,"_333":28,"_334":28,"_335":28,"_336":28,"_337":28,"_338":28,"_339":340,"_341":342,"_343":344,"_345":346,"_347":348,"_349":350,"_351":352,"_353":-5,"_354":28,"_355":356,"_357":294,"_291":358,"_359":360,"_361":362},"activeFiltersCount","filterCounts","appliedFilters","sortInfo","isLoadingMore","error","favoriteCourseIds",[],"lastSearchTimestamp","prefetchedPages",[],"prefetchingPages",[],"prefetchedCourses",{},"searchQuery","withCertificate","isFree","withFreeCertificate","isUniversity","showSavedOnly","isBeginner","isIntermediate","isAdvanced","topLevelSubjects",[],"institutions",[],"subjects",[],"languages",[],"providers",[],"durationBuckets",[],"duration",{"_363":-5,"_364":-5},"language","hasSubtitles","subtitleLanguages",[],"page",20,"sortColumn","created","sortBy","desc","min","max",{"_376":28,"_261":28},"isOnboardingComplete","onboardingResume",{"_374":28,"_375":-5},"emailUpdateModal",{"_371":28,"_372":34,"_373":34},"open","newEmail","password","checked","resumeUrl","oktaChecked"]

Find & Apply For Driller / Drill Operator Jobs in Brighton, New York

Directional Drill Operator - Underground Construction