HDD Roughneck - The Crossing Company Light Rig Division

Taber, AB
On-site
Posted Aug 21, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Perform physical, labor-intensive tasks to support HDD rig operations, including handling drill pipe and equipment. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe worksite while assisting the driller through all stages of the bore.

Job details

The Crossing Company – Light Rig Division (LRD) is growing, and we're looking for experienced, motivated, and safety-focused individuals to join our team. As one of North America's largest trenchless construction companies, our people are the reason we lead — and we're committed to helping you build a long, rewarding career in the field. This is hands-on, physical work for people who take pride in putting in a hard day and backing up their crew. As a Roughneck on our HDD rigs, you'll be on the front line of pipeline construction projects across Western Canada — handling drill pipe and tooling, moving equipment, and doing the labour that keeps the rig turning. If you're dependable, safety-minded, and not afraid to work in any weather, we want you on our team. What You'll Do * Perform the physical, labour-intensive work of running an HDD rig * Handle drill pipe, tooling, and equipment safely and efficiently * Support the Driller and crew through every stage of the bore * Keep the worksite clean, organized, and safe * Work outdoors in all conditions, day or night What We're Looking For * A hard worker — this role is physically demanding, and we want people who thrive on that * A strong commitment to safety — for yourself and everyone on your crew * Reliability and a team-first attitude * Ability to work outdoors in all weather and terrain * HDD or drilling rig experience is an asset * Valid Class 5 driver's license required; Class 1 strongly preferred * Safety tickets: SFA (Standard/Intermediate First Aid), H2S Alive, GDII, PCST, CSTS 2020 * 12-hour rotating day/night shifts, with rotations * Willingness to travel to job sites across Western Canada * Ability to successfully pass pre-employment and periodic drug and alcohol testing What We Offer * Competitive wages based on your position and experience, plus daily and weekly overtime * Premium for holding an experienced Class 1 driver's license * Comprehensive benefits — dental, vision, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Paid travel to and from worksites, plus Living Out Allowance (LOA) where applicable * Accommodations provided while on project * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided * A genuine safety-first culture and real opportunities to grow and move up Ready to Get to Work? If you're ready to work hard and grow with a team that's got your back, we want to hear from you. Apply today. We thank all applicants for their interest in The Crossing Company – Light Rig Division. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, with Class 1 strongly preferred, and specific safety certifications including SFA, H2S Alive, GDII, PCST, and CSTS 2020. Candidates must be physically capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions and willing to travel for rotating shifts.