Directional Drill Operator​/Locator

Directional Drill Operator/Locator – Grand Couteau, Louisiana Contract, Jun 25, 2026

Grid Source has an opening for a Directional Drill Operator/Locator in Grand Couteau, LA!

• Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Plan
• Paid sick leave in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws

Grid Source is a full-service utility contractor specializing in construction for the telecommunication and broadband industries, and underground construction for the natural gas distribution industry in the country. Here at Grid Source, we understand any company is only as good as its employees and our employees are the most important part of our company. When becoming an employee at Grid Source, you are part of a team that looks out for your best interests.

Our leadership team is passionate about mentoring and setting our employees up for success!

We seek individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional quality every day. The ideal candidate anticipates customer needs and provides solutions that address both current and future requirements.

Work will consist of day-to-day drilling and pullback of various sized conduits for outside plant fiber networks. Most of the work is performed under master service agreements with telecom carriers and regional utilities. The scope of work consists of new builds, maintenance, and restoration in rural and metro areas and the scope of work varies between each job.

• Locate underground utilities and monitor locating process during drilling
• Read prints and demonstrate good judgement in the field
• Work as a team in tandem with supervisor, manager, and other crew members
• Perform all duties adhering to company safety procedures and policies
• Operating drill and/or locating equipment: 3 years
• Operating Ditch Witch and Vermeer Drilling equipment (JT5 / D10x15): 2 years
• Heavy Equipment Operator – required to work within limited confines, such as crawl spaces, as needed.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee must be able to work in an outdoor environment year around in all weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock, radiation, and vibration.

Note:

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign functions and responsibilities to this job description at any time.

Grid Source is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are encouraged to apply. Grid Source is committed to hiring, recruiting, and promoting associates without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Grid Source is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.