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Directional Drill Utility Locator

Northern Pine Utility
Jeffers, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2027

Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Directional Drill Locator and become a vital part of our underground utility installation projects! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for accurately locating underground utilities using advanced equipment and techniques, ensuring safe and efficient directional drilling operations. Your expertise will help prevent costly damages, protect public safety, and keep projects on track. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with heavy construction machinery, support infrastructure development, and contribute to large-scale construction projects. A keen eye for detail, mechanical aptitude, and a proactive safety mindset are essential to excel in this role.

Duties

  • Operate and calibrate utility locating equipment to precisely identify underground utilities before drilling begins
  • Use construction machinery such as excavators, loaders, dozers, backhoes, graders, water trucks, and dump trucks to prepare sites and support drilling activities
  • Assist with horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operations by guiding drill bits and monitoring progress to ensure alignment and safety
  • Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on construction machinery and utility locating tools to ensure optimal performance
  • Follow all federal construction safety regulations and equipment safety procedures diligently during daily tasks
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction crews to coordinate utility locating efforts and excavation plans
  • Support construction utility work including excavation, grading, paving, and site preparation activities as needed
  • Operate commercial trucks such as tanker trucks or water trucks for site support functions when required
  • Maintain detailed records of utility locations, equipment usage, safety checks, and project progress reports

Experience

  • Proven experience in construction site work with a strong understanding of utility locating techniques and heavy equipment operation
  • Familiarity with federal construction safety regulations and industry-standard safety practices
  • Hands-on experience operating construction machinery including excavators (Caterpillar preferred), dozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, water trucks, dump trucks, and paving equipment
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems maintenance for construction machinery to troubleshoot issues promptly
  • Construction grading experience along with excavation expertise to support various project phases
  • Prior involvement in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects or underground utility installation is highly desirable
  • Ability to operate commercial vehicles safely following all traffic laws and safety protocols
  • Strong mechanical knowledge combined with practical skills in loader operation, excavator handling, dozer use, grader operation, water truck management, and tanker driving
  • Construction experience in utility work or infrastructure projects that involve excavation or paving is a plus

Join us in building the infrastructure of tomorrow! We’re seeking motivated individuals who are passionate about safety, precision, and teamwork. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your skills make a real impact—apply now!

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $22 - $25

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