HDD Driller / Tankhand

Marksman Crossings is a horizontal directional drilling contractor based in Red Deer, Alberta, serving the oil and gas, pipeline and utility sectors across Western Canada. Survey, bore planning and steering are done in-house, and every crossing is planned before the rig lands, so our Drillers and Tankhands walk onto a job with a plan, the right tooling and a crew that knows its role.

We’re growing, and we’re hiring experienced Drillers and Tankhands to run our crews.

What You’ll Do

Driller

- Run the rig through pilot, ream, swab and pullback
- Drill to the bore plan, working with the steering hand and locator
- Monitor pressures, torque, returns and equipment performance, and call it early when conditions change
- Lead, train and direct the crew, and own safety on the floor
- Complete shift reporting and drilling records

Tankhand

- Set up and run the fluid system: recycler, mud pump, water supply and storage
- Build and maintain the drilling fluid, mixing additives and measuring, recording and reporting fluid properties
- Run and maintain the solids control equipment
- Track additive inventory and fluid hauling
- Supervise Roughnecks as directed by the Driller

What We’re Looking For

- Driller: 3+ years of HDD drilling experience (Vermeer preferred)
- Tankhand: proven Tankhand experience with drilling fluid management and recyclers
- Able to measure, calculate and record accurately
- Leadership skills and a strong commitment to safety
- Physically fit and comfortable working in all weather conditions




- Valid Class 5 licence required; Class 1 or 3 with a clean abstract strongly preferred
- Safety tickets: Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, CSO, Ground Disturbance II (required); PCST, CSTS 2020 (asset)
- 12-hour day and night shifts, with rotations
- Willing to travel and work away from home across Western Canada
- Able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

What We Offer

- $40 to $60 an hour, based on position and experience
- Overtime on all hours over 8 a day or 44 a week
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability advantages (upon eligibility)
- Living Out Allowance (LOA) where applicable
- Transportation to and from job sites
- Room to move into Rig Manager and leadership roles as we grow

Ready to Bring Your Experience?

Apply through Indeed with your resume and current tickets. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Indeed settings

- Job type: Full-time · Pay: $40.00 to $60.00 per hour
- Schedule: 12-hour shift, day shift, night shift, overtime, weekend availability
- Benefits: Dental, extended health, vision, life, disability
- Work location: On the road

Screening questions

- Which position are you applying for (Driller, Tankhand)?
- How many years have you worked as a Driller or Tankhand on HDD?
- What rigs have you worked on (make and size)?
- Do you have current Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, CSO and Ground Disturbance II?
- What class of driver’s licence do you hold?

Pay: $40.00-$60.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 HDD Driller / Tankhand (Red Deer County)
🏢 Marksman Crossings
📍 Red Deer County