Horizontal Directional Drill Locator

Ledcor; Strathmore; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Horizontal Directional Drill Locator to join their team. This role is pivotal in advancing telecommunications infrastructure, offering a diverse career path and the chance to work on significant projects. As a key member of the team, you will provide essential drill location services, operate specialized equipment, and ensure safety compliance. If you are passionate about telecommunications and eager to contribute to impactful projects in various weather conditions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with directional drilling or locating.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide HDD drill head location services for fiber installation projects.
• Operate HDD Locator equipment and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Directional Drilling

Telecommunications Knowledge

Communication Skills

Safety Practices

Problem Solving

Tools

HDD Locator Equipment

Job description

You are a Horizontal Directional Drill Locator with industry construction experience. You have knowledge of current construction work safe practices. In this role, you will assist in building telecommunications networks. This position provides opportunity for a diverse career path and longevity with an industry leading telecommunications company.

Join the Ledcor Technical Services team and help advance telecommunications infrastructure across the Calgary, AB area.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide HDD drill head location services for the HDD Operator around and/or on utilities for fiber installation projects
• Operate HDD Locator equipment in accordance with company and industry standards
• Maintain company equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines
• Experience working on right of ways in winter conditions
• Communicate work progress and safety performance to the site supervision
• Install conduit, vaults, cable etc. i.e. doing labor work when not locating
• Oversee equipment and ensure working condition and report any findings to lead hand
• Take active role in Ledcor’s health and safety program

Qualifications:

• Must have 3 years of experience with directional drilling or locating
• Previous experience in telecommunications is an asset
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of construction documents
• Must be able to track and communicate daily production and materials
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders, interpret stakeholders’ needs, and identify solutions
• Must have and maintain a clean and current driver’s license and abstract
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements and security clearance process
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)

Work Conditions:

• Some travel will be required to site and/or other office locations
• Working outdoors in various weather conditions

Employment Equity:

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.