Horizontal Directional Drill Operator
Major Contracting, Detroit, MI
Horizontal Directional Drill Operator for utility installation projects in Detroit, MI, paying $39.23 to $41.23 per hour, 40 to 60 hours per week. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. This is a union position with company and union paid health care, pension, and vacation pay; a CDL is preferred but not required.
What the posting says about criminal records
The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.
Last checked Oct 16, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.
Overview
Major Contracting is hiring a Horizontal Directional Drill Operator in Detroit, MI. The role involves operating drilling equipment to install underground utilities such as water, gas, telecommunications, and electrical lines, plus routine maintenance, utility locating, and site work. Pay is $39.23 to $41.23 per hour for 40 to 60 hours per week. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.
Requirements
- Experience operating heavy construction machinery such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, and Caterpillar equipment
- Strong mechanical knowledge for basic maintenance on construction machinery
- Valid commercial driver's license preferred but not required
- Familiarity with federal construction safety regulations and site safety procedures
- Experience with utility locating and underground infrastructure identification
- Ability to work safely in demanding environments
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company and union paid health care
- Annual union pay increases
- Pension
- Vacation pay
Job details
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Pay
- $39.23 to $41.23 per hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Drug test
- Not stated