HDD​/Drill Locator

Job Title

HDD Directional Drill Operator / Crew Leader Utility Locator

Project Manager, Operations Manager, Owner

Exempt / Non-Exempt. Overtime

Required:

Yes / No.

Operate drill equipment and various other equipment in conjunction with drilling duties. (i.e. Directional Drill, Hydro Vac, Excavator, etc). The HDD Locator is responsible for accurately locating, tracking, and guiding the drill head during horizontal directional drilling operations. Working closely with the drill operator and crew, the locator ensures the bore follows the approved path, maintains proper depth and alignment, and avoids underground utilities or obstructions while meeting safety and quality standards.

• Read locate paint or locate flags of utility placement, and possess the ability to “read the job layout” including service lines, valves and meter housings that may or may not have been located.
• Ensure company assets (vehicles, equipment, tools, etc.) are properly and continuously maintained in good repair and secured in a safe manner.
• Read and accurately interpret design prints and organization of materials and other resources as necessary to complete excavation requirements, which may include basic hand tools.
• Maintain bore logs and identify the use of tools required for maintaining and servicing the drill, drill stem, and rack as well as diagnose and/or relay any problems to a certified repair technician.
• Move, lift, or pull weights of 100 pounds or more to operate equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, and winches.
• Lip or move manhole covers or similar items.
• Complete and submit necessary documentation for daily reporting.
• Communicate with customers and/or employees to relay job status and/or issues surrounding daily production.
• (Other duties as indicated by the supervisor or manager may also apply.)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s class A license is required.
• Must have 2 years’ directional drill experience as a drill operator or locator.
• Able to use a utility locator to find existing underground utilities.
• Falcon F series preferred.
• Possess knowledge of local and federal utility locating laws and requirements for directional drill operations, including highway traffic control standards and general underground practices.
• Ability to drill in both standard and high-risk areas, such as areas with live utilities.
• Must have basic operating experience with heavy equipment.
• Required to frequently stand, walk, sit and work outside in all types of weather.
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting CATV design prints and accurately recording field production for as-builts purposes.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle check.