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Directional Drill Operator - Michels Utility Service, Inc.

Michels Utility Service, Inc.
Ryan, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 8/14/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Directional Drill Operator - Michels Utility Service, Inc. position at Michels Utility Service, Inc.?

Safely delivering natural gas to customers is challenging yet satisfying. It takes teamwork, dedication, and innovation – traits so engrained in Michels Utility Services, Inc. that they are key elements of our Core Values. As a leading natural gas utility contractor, Michels Utility Services, Inc. has a reputation for safety and quality while building and maintaining in-town distribution networks. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Utility Services, Inc. can change yours.

As a Directional Drill Operator, your key responsibilities will be to operate core drilling equipment to drill holes of specified size in walls or slabs of concrete to facilitate installation and repair of utility systems and equipment.

Why Michels Utility Services, Inc.?

  • We’ve been building natural gas systems for more than 60 years, so we know how to do it right.
  • We respect our people, our people, our customers, and the communities in which we work
  • Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
  • We are family owned and operated
  • We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
  • We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title
  • We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

  • You want to do your best work with the best crews
  • You relish new challenges and evolving technology
  • You pride yourself in exceeding expectations
  • You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
  • You believe that individual commitment to a group effort is key to success
  • You want your work to make a difference in people’s lives

What it takes?

  • 6 months to 1 year of directional drill operator experience
  • A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record
  • Class A CDL License
  • Willingness to work under a union collective bargaining agreement

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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