Directional Drilling Locator
Full-time
Turner Mining Group
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Directional Drill Locator to join a two-person horizontal directional drilling crew. This individual will work closely with an experienced drill operator to safely and accurately install underground fiber conduit and larger-diameter pipe.
The ideal candidate can independently locate the drill head, operate supporting equipment, and transport the drill package using a Class A CDL.
Responsibilities
- Track the drill head and communicate depth, pitch, roll, direction, and steering corrections to the drill operator.
- Operate DCI/DigiTrak and Underground Magnetics locating systems.
- Review bore paths, utility markings, entry points, exit points, and required depths.
- Maintain safe clearance from existing underground utilities.
- Assist with pilot boring, backreaming, conduit installation, and pullback.
- Operate a mud vacuum and support potholing, drilling-fluid management, and jobsite cleanup.
- Assist with directional drill setup, operation, inspections, and basic maintenance.
- Drive a Class A truck and trailer with air brakes to transport an approximately 40,000-pound drill package.
- Complete approximately five drill shots per day, depending on project conditions.
- Perform general field duties necessary to support the two-person crew.
Qualifications
- Previous HDD drill-locating experience.
- Experience with DCI/DigiTrak or Underground Magnetics locating equipment.
- Valid Class A CDL with air-brake experience.
- Experience towing heavy equipment using a truck and trailer.
- Familiarity with directional drilling, underground fiber, conduit, and utility construction.
- Ability to operate a mud vacuum and assist with directional drill operations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a two-person crew.
- Dependable attendance and the ability to report to the Harmony shop each morning.
- Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding fieldwork.
Vacancy posted 17 days ago
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