Directional Drill Operator

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Candidate No.
1961121

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1961121

DIRECTIONAL DRILL OPERATOR | WATER WELL & UNDERGROUND UTILITIES | RIG LEAD

Core Expertise

  • Directional and vertical drilling operations for water wells and underground utilities.
  • Leading rig setup, operation, breakdown, and hydraulic system management.
  • Supervising field crews with emphasis on safety compliance and jobsite productivity.
  • Diagnosing and repairing pumps, hydraulics, electrical controls, and drilling equipment.
  • Trenching, pipe installation, utility locating, and coordination of underground infrastructure work.

Project Background

  • Supported municipal and industrial utility installation projects including trenching and pipe networks.
  • Participated in power plant maintenance and outage support involving heavy rig mobilization.
  • Executed deep and shallow water well drilling programs for commercial and agricultural clients.
  • Coordinated with telecom and construction crews for underground utility placement and site restoration.
  • Managed DOT-compliant equipment transport, pre/post-trip inspections, and material handling logistics.

Key Skills

  • Rotary & vertical drilling | Horizontal directional drilling support | Rig operation
  • Hydraulic systems | Pump installation & diagnostics | Electrical troubleshooting
  • Trenching & pipe installation | Underground utilities | Utility locating
  • Crew leadership | Rig setup/breakdown | Safety compliance & onsite mentoring
  • CDL Class A | Tanker & Hazmat endorsements | TWIC card
  • Equipment maintenance | Rigging | Material handling | DOT compliance

Awards & Recognition

  • CDL Class A with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements
  • TWIC credential for secure facility access

Why Interview this Candidate?

They bring nearly a decade of hands-on drilling and underground utilities experience, leading rigs and field crews while maintaining strong safety and DOT compliance. Proven strengths include pump diagnostics, hydraulic system repair, trenching and pipe installation, and efficient equipment mobilization. Ready to apply practical leadership and technical skills to directional drilling and utility-construction teams.

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