Directional Drill Locator

Verità Telecommunications Corporation; Coopersville (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance options (PPO/HMO/HSA)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance, accident and

Job summary

Verita Telecommunications Corporation in Grand Rapids/Coopersville, MI seeks a Directional Drill Locator for HDD operations. You will operate locating equipment to track bore head depth, coordinate with the drill crew, read drawings, and verify utility clearances.

The role is field-based, outdoor, and physically demanding, requiring 1–3 years of related experience. CDL preferred; valid driver’s license required; you will follow OSHA safety standards and maintain bore logs.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as a Directional Drill Locator in telecom or utility construction.
• Fiber optic conduit installation experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility locating and 811 processes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and bore profiles.
• Familiarity with Digitrak or Subsite tracking systems.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL preferred; ability and willingness to obtain CDL upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Operate electronic locating equipment to track drill head position and depth.
• Communicate with the Drill Operator to maintain bore path alignment and grade.
• Read and interpret construction prints, bore plans, and utility locates.
• Verify depth requirements and ensure safe clearance from utilities.
• Perform potholing and visual verification of underground utilities.
• Maintain bore logs and production documentation.
• Assist with drill setup, teardown, and site preparation.
• Conduct pre-job safety meetings and follow OSHA and company safety standards.
• Ensure site is restored and cleaned after completion.
• Report underground conflicts, hazards, or safety concerns immediately.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Excellent communication

Depth measurement

Tools

Digitrak

Subsite

Job description

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Directional Drill Locator

Full Time Manual Labor Grand Rapids, MI, Coopersville, MI, US

Verita Telecommunications Corporation is fast growing telecommunications contractor that specializes in engineering and construction. Our employees are highly motivated and internally driven to succeed. Verita is seeking professionals with a growth mindset that are looking to work in a team atmosphere. Our employees are leaders in their fields and have committed to grow. We are determined to hire candidates with values that fit our culture of leading, growing and working as a team!

The Directional Drill Locator is responsible for operating locating equipment to track and guide the drill head during horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operations. This role ensures accurate bore paths and prevents damage to existing underground utilities during the installation of fiber optic conduit and telecommunications infrastructure.

The Locator works closely with the Drill Operator and crew to maintain safety, accuracy, and production efficiency.

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and annual merit increase
• 401(k) with company match
• Choice of various PPO, HMO, and HSA accompanied plans

Family & Lifestyle

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance Paid for by the company
• Accidental death & dismemberment Paid for by the company
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, and critical illness

Key Responsibilities

Operate electronic locating equipment (Digitrak, Vermeer, Subsite, or similar systems) to track drill head position and depth.

Communicate continuously with the Drill Operator to maintain proper bore path alignment and grade.

Read and interpret construction prints, bore plans, and utility locates.

Verify depth requirements and ensure safe clearance from existing utilities.

Perform potholing and visual verification of existing underground utilities.

Maintain bore logs and production documentation.

Assist with drill setup, teardown, and site preparation as needed.

Conduct pre-job safety meetings and adhere to OSHA and company safety standards.

Ensure job site is properly restored and cleaned upon completion.

Report any underground conflicts, hazards, or safety concerns immediately.

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience as a Directional Drill Locator in telecom or utility construction.

Experience installing fiber optic conduit preferred.

Strong knowledge of underground utility locating and 811 processes.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and bore profiles.

Familiarity with tracking systems such as Digitrak or Subsite.

Valid driver’s license required.

Valid CDL preferred; ability and willingness to obtain a CDL upon hire required.

Preferred Experience

FTTH (Fiber to the Home) construction projects.

Urban and residential bore environments.

Experience working around gas, electric, water, and sewer utilities.

Knowledge of mud mixing and drilling fluid systems.

Strong attention to detail and depth accuracy.

Excellent communication skills with drill operator and crew.

Ability to work in fast-paced outdoor environments.

Physically capable of walking long bore paths and working in various weather conditions.

Field-based position.

Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Physically demanding; requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting.