by Atlas Group | Oct 28, 2026 | Resources
Travel is part of many underground construction careers. For employees considering traveling directional drilling jobs, it is important to understand what that actually means before taking the position. The work can pay well and provide opportunities to take on...
by Atlas Group | Oct 28, 2026 | Resources
Specialization matters in underground construction. A directional drill operator should be excellent at drilling. A welder should know how to weld. An equipment operator should understand their machine. However, Atlas Group also values underground construction career...
by Atlas Group | Oct 28, 2026 | Resources
Experience matters in underground construction, but experience alone does not make someone a strong fit for a directional drilling crew. The best directional drilling job skills include mechanical awareness, judgment, communication, versatility, and a willingness to...
by Atlas Group | Oct 28, 2026 | Resources
There is no single school or apprenticeship that leads directly into horizontal directional drilling. That is one reason people often ask how to become a directional driller in the first place. Many people find the trade by accident. They start around underground...
by Atlas Group | Oct 5, 2026 | Resources
The HDD pilot bore is the foundation of the entire directional drilling process. Before the final pipe is pulled into place, the crew first creates a smaller path through the ground. That path establishes the route, grade, steering, and working space for everything...
by Atlas Group | Oct 5, 2026 | Resources
In horizontal directional drilling, the drill head and machine get most of the attention. However, HDD drilling fluid plays a major role in whether the bore succeeds. The fluid does much more than cool or lubricate the tooling. It helps carry cuttings out of the hole,...
