Junior Telecom Horizontal Directional Drill - Driller

<p>Your First Seat on a Working Drill Crew</p>

<p>GCS Group is looking for a Junior Telecom HDD Driller to join our growing operations in Red Deer, Alberta. We run active underground telecom installation projects and our drill crews are busy year-round. This is an entry-level operator position — not a labour role. We want someone who is certified, physically ready for field work, and serious about building a career behind the controls.</p>

<p>You'll be working under the guidance of experienced operators on Ditch Witch equipment, learning how a professional drill crew runs a bore from setup to pullback. The hours are real, the work is demanding, and the opportunity to advance is genuine.</p>

<p>Duties &amp; Expectations</p>

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<li>Operate Ditch Witch HDD drill equipment under direct supervision of a senior driller</li>

<li>Assist with rig setup, rod handling, tooling changes, and equipment breakdown</li>

<li>Monitor drill console readings and report any irregularities to the lead operator</li>

<li>Work in sync with the locating crew during all bore operations</li>

<li>Perform basic daily maintenance and pre-shift equipment inspections</li>

<li>Keep the work area clean, organized, and hazard-free throughout the shift</li>

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<p>What You Need</p>

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<li>All required certifications must be completed and valid before your first shift — this is a firm condition of hire</li>

<li>Basic knowledge of Ditch Witch HDD equipment is an asset</li>

<li>Mechanically inclined with a willingness to learn from experienced operators</li>

<li>Strong work ethic and the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work</li>

<li>Valid driver's licence</li>

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<p>GCS Group Benefits</p>

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<li>High-volume project work — we keep our operators busy</li>

<li>Entry-level pay with real advancement potential</li>

<li>Benefits package</li>

<li>Christmas performance bonus</li>

<li>LOA and accommodations arranged for workers traveling from beyond 100 km</li>

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<p>&nbsp;REQUIRED CERTIFICATES</p>

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<li>Ground Disturbance Level 2 training certification;</li>

<li>CSTS 2020 training certification</li>

<li>Whmis 2015</li>

<li>Clean abstract and valid drivers license</li>

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<p>The best drillers in the trade all started somewhere. GCS Group is a strong place to begin. Apply today and get your career off the ground.</p>