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, from shallow utility bores to major pipeline and river crossings. We’re growing, and we’re hiring Roughnecks and Motorhands to join our crews.

This is hands-on work for people who take pride in a hard day and back up their crew.

What You’ll Do

Roughneck

- Make and break drill pipe connections, and handle tooling, reamers and swivels
- Rig in and rig out, load and unload trucks, and move equipment on lease
- Help mix drilling fluid and support the Tankhand
- Keep the rig, lease and equipment clean, organized and safe
- Grease, inspect and do daily equipment checks

Motorhand

- Run daily checks, fueling and servicing on the rig, pumps, light towers and support equipment
- Grease and maintain equipment, and track service intervals
- Spot and report mechanical issues early, and help with repairs on site
- Perform Roughneck duties as needed and support the Driller through every stage of the bore

What We’re Looking For

- HDD or drilling rig experience is an asset; hard workers who want to learn will be considered
- Motorhand: mechanical experience on diesel equipment is a strong asset
- Mechanical aptitude and a team-first attitude
- Physically fit, able to lift 50+ lb, and comfortable working in all weather
- Valid Class 5 licence required; Class 1 or 3 with a clean abstract strongly preferred
- Safety tickets: Standard First Aid, H2S Alive,



CSO (required); Ground Disturbance II, PCST (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

- $28 to $40 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 benefits (upon eligibility)
- Living Out Allowance (LOA) where applicable
- Transportation to and from job sites
- A clear path up: Roughneck to Motorhand to Tankhand to Driller

Ready to Get to Work?

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: $28.00 to $40.00 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 (Roughneck, Motorhand)?
- What positions have you held on an HDD or drilling crew, and for how many years?
- Do you have mechanical or diesel equipment experience?
- Do you have current Standard First Aid, H2S Alive and CSO tickets?
- What class of driver’s licence do you hold?

Pay: $28.00-$40.00 per hour

Perks

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

Work Location: In person

📌 HDD Roughneck / Motorhand (Red Deer County)
🏢 Marksman Crossings
📍 Red Deer County