What are the responsibilities and job description for the HDD Operator/Locator position at Pipeline Integrity Resources, Inc.?
Pipeline Integrity Resource (PIR)
Pipeline Integrity Resource is a trusted leader in infrastructure services, delivering high-quality solutions to the telecommunications, utility, and energy industries. As our fiber division continues to expand nationwide, we’re looking for skilled HDD Operator / Locator combo professionals who can run the drill and track the bore with precision.
If you can operate with confidence, locate with accuracy, and travel with a high-performing crew — this is your next move.
What You’ll Do:
- Operate Vermeer 20x22 horizontal directional drilling (HDD) rigs for fiber and conduit installation.
- Perform locating using Falcon F2 systems (or comparable equipment).
- Maintain accurate bore path alignment (depth, pitch, and direction).
- Read and interpret bore plans, blueprints, and job specifications.
- Communicate continuously with crew members to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Maintain detailed bore logs and daily production records.
- Perform minor equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Ensure full compliance with 811 regulations and safety standards.
- Support job site setup and breakdown as needed.
You are both the driver and the navigator. Precision and communication are non-negotiable.
- Company-paid housing while on assignment.
- Meal per diem provided.
- Structured 3/1 or 4/1 rotation (3 weeks on, 1 week off OR 4 weeks on, 1 week off).
- Paid travel to and from job sites.
Work hard. Earn well. Reset at home.
What You Bring:
- Minimum 1 year hands-on experience in BOTH HDD operation and locating – REQUIRED.
- Experience with Vermeer 20x22 drills preferred.
- Experience with Falcon F2 locating systems preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to read and interpret bore plans and technical documents.
- Excellent communication skills — coordination between operator and locator is critical.
- CDL preferred (not required, but highly valued).
- Physically capable of lifting 75 lbs., bending, kneeling, and working in varying weather conditions.
- Willingness to travel full time.
Compensation & Perks:
- Paid travel company-paid housing
- Meal per diem
- Structured rotation schedule for work-life balance
- Work with experienced, professional crews
- Strong growth potential in a booming fiber market
Why PIR?
We build critical infrastructure nationwide — and we do it right. Our crews are skilled, safety-focused, and performance-driven. If you take pride in running a straight bore, protecting existing utilities, and delivering clean installs, you’ll fit right in.
Apply today and bring your dual skill set to a company that values it.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- HDD Locating: 1 year (Preferred)
- Falcon F2 Locating: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CDL (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $30 - $36