Directional Drilling Locator
On-siteHarmony, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Track the drill head and communicate depth, pitch, roll, direction, and steering corrections to the operator while operating DCI/DigiTrak and Underground Magnetics locating systems. Review bore paths, utility markings, entry points, exit points, and required depths to maintain safe clearance from existing underground utilities. Assist with pilot boring, backreaming, conduit installation, and pullback while operating a mud vacuum and supporting potholing, drilling-fluid management, and jobsite cleanup. Drive a Class A truck and trailer with air brakes to transport an approximately 40,000-pound drill package, completing approximately five drill shots per day. Perform general field duties necessary to support the two-person crew, including directional drill setup, operation, inspections, and basic maintenance.
Required 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
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