Directional Drilling Locator

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 a drill package
• Complete approximately five drill shots per day

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding fieldwork
• Dependable attendance and ability to report to the Harmony shop each morning