HDD Locator

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operate electronic locating equipment to track the drill head during horizontal directional drilling operations.
• Monitor and communicate the drill head’s depth, position, and direction to the Drill Operator.
• Read and interpret locating equipment displays, utility maps, plans, and construction drawings.
• Identify and account for existing underground utilities and potential obstructions.
• Maintain accurate drill-path information and communicate changes or concerns to the crew.
• Assist with planning and establishing bore paths in accordance with project requirements.
• Maintain communication with the Drill Operator and other crew members throughout drilling activities.
• Conduct pre-drilling site assessments and verify work areas are properly prepared.
• Follow established safety procedures and utility locating requirements.
• Assist with potholing, daylighting, and other activities necessary to safely identify existing utilities.
• Inspect, maintain, and properly use locating equipment and related tools.
• Assist the HDD crew with setup, cleanup, and general construction activities as needed.
• Complete required daily documentation, production reports, and locate records.
• Maintain awareness of changing jobsite conditions, traffic, weather, and other hazards.
• Follow company policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude
• Team-oriented
• Dependable and reliable
• Ability to follow directions and project specifications
• Strong communication
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and work for extended periods.
• Safety-conscious
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials as required.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work around heavy machinery, construction equipment, and active roads or rights-of-way.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience as a Drill Locator, Utility Locator, or HDD Locator preferred.
• Experience in telecommunications, fiber-optic construction, underground utilities, or directional drilling preferred.
• Knowledge of horizontal directional drilling operations and underground utility construction.
• Ability to operate and interpret electronic locating equipment.
• Ability to read construction plans, utility maps, and locate information.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a construction crew.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment and maintain a strong awareness of jobsite safety.
• Valid driver's license required; ability to meet company driving requirements.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• 1+ year of HDD locating experience.
• Experience with fiber-optic or telecommunications construction.
• Experience using Subsite, DCI, Vermeer, or similar locating systems.
• Familiarity with utility markings, 811 requirements, and underground utility safety.
• OSHA or other relevant construction safety training is a plus.