Horizontal Directional Drilling Locator

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Locator to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for accurately locating underground utilities and utilities during horizontal directional drilling operations to ensure safe and efficient project execution. Your expertise will help prevent damage to underground infrastructure, protect the safety of all personnel on site, and facilitate smooth project progress. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors in a fast-paced environment, utilizing advanced utility locating technologies and collaborating with construction teams to deliver exceptional results.

Duties

• Operate utility locating devices, including ground-penetrating radar and electromagnetic locators, to identify underground utilities before drilling begins
• Interpret construction plans, site plans, schematics, and underground utility maps to accurately pinpoint utility locations
• Conduct utility marking and ground-penetrating radar scans to detect underground utilities such as gas lines, water pipes, electrical cables, and telecom conduits
• Assist with vacuum excavation for utility detection to verify utility locations safely and precisely
• Communicate effectively with construction crews, project managers, and clients regarding utility locations and site conditions
• Support land surveying activities by providing accurate utility location data for site planning and layout
• Operate company vehicles safely while traveling between job sites and ensure compliance with all safety protocols during outdoor work activities
• Assist with backhoe operation and cabling tasks as needed during installation or repair projects
• Maintain detailed records of utility locations, markings, and field observations in accordance with safety standards and project requirements

Skills

• Proven experience as a service technician or field service professional in the energy & utilities sector
• Strong knowledge of land surveying techniques and utility locating methods using various devices and schematics
• Familiarity with underground utilities, construction plans, schematics, and site plan interpretation
• Experience working outdoors in construction or utility environments with a focus on safety protocol adherence
• Skilled in operating utility locating devices such as ground-penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetic locators, and vacuum excavation tools
• Ability to interpret construction plans, schematics, and underground utility maps accurately
• Experience operating company vehicles safely in various outdoor settings
• Knowledge of cabling installation processes and underground utility detection techniques
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction and teamwork in fast-paced environments
• Prior experience with backhoe operation or related construction equipment is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently on construction sites while maintaining high safety standards

Join us as a Horizontal Directional Drilling Locator if you're passionate about ensuring safe excavation practices through precise utility detection. Bring your technical expertise, outdoor work experience, and commitment to safety to our team—helping us deliver reliable infrastructure solutions while advancing your career in the energy & utilities sector!

Pay: $26.86 - $32.34 per hour

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $32