Directional Drill Locator

LASAR Underground Construction; Fresno (CA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee benefits

Career advancement and professional开发

Supportive, team-oriented work culture

Family-owned and established industry

Résumé du poste

LASAR Underground Construction, Inc. is seeking a Directional Drill Locator to track and guide HDD operations for safe utility installations. You will plan bore paths, monitor progress, and help prevent utility damage.

Collaborate with drill operators, foremen, and field crews in a team-oriented environment. The role emphasizes reading utility maps, adhering to safety policies, and maintaining accurate bore logs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with HDD locating systems (DigiTrak/Subsite) and troubleshooting readings.
• Understanding directional drilling techniques, bore depth/pitch, and safe excavation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps, bore plans, and construction drawings.
• Strong communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and safety focus.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on uneven terrain for extended periods.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work outdoors in varying weather.
• Preferred: OSHA 10/30; CDL and HDD certifications are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Review bore plans, utility maps, and drawings; assess site conditions and pothole before drilling.
• Coordinate bore paths, depths, entry/exit points with drill operators and foremen.
• Operate locating systems to monitor drill head depth, pitch, direction, and position.
• Maintain communication with operators to guide drilling and meet specs.
• Identify interference and unsafe conditions; troubleshoot locating issues.
• Inspect and calibrate locating equipment for readings and reliability.
• Follow safety policies, OSHA regulations, and hazard inspections.
• Maintain bore logs, depth measurements, and project documentation.
• Support crew on setup, rod handling, and general field operations.

Connaissances

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Safety

Outdoor work

Travel willingness

Maps reading

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL preferred

Outils

DigiTrak

Subsite

Description du poste

Join LASAR Underground Construction, Inc., a family-owned and operated company with over 30 years of underground construction experience, as a Directional Drill Locator. In this role, you will track and guide horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operations to support the safe, accurate installation of underground utilities. Working closely with drill operators, foremen, and field crews, you will help plan bore paths, monitor drilling progress, and prevent utility damage. LASAR offers competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Review bore plans, construction drawings, and utility maps; assess site conditions; verify utility markings; and coordinate potholing before drilling begins.
• Work with drill operators and foremen to establish bore paths, depths, and entry and exit points.
• Operate DigiTrak or comparable locating systems to monitor drill head depth, pitch, direction, and position.
• Maintain continuous communication with drill operators to guide drilling, correct deviations, and meet project specifications.
• Identify interference, underground obstacles, and unsafe conditions; troubleshoot locating issues and communicate concerns immediately.
• Inspect, calibrate, and maintain locating equipment for accurate readings and reliable performance.
• Follow OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and utility damage prevention procedures, including required utility clearances and jobsite hazard inspections.
• Maintain accurate bore logs, depth measurements, and project documentation.
• Assist with equipment setup, rod handling, general field operations, and utility installation as needed; support less-experienced crew members in safe locating practices.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with electronic HDD locating systems such as DigiTrak, Subsite, or comparable equipment, including troubleshooting interference and inaccurate readings.
• Understanding of directional drilling techniques, bore depth and pitch, drill head positioning, underground utility installation, soil conditions, and safe excavation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps, bore plans, and construction drawings.
• Strong communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and field problem-solving skills, with a dependable work ethic and commitment to safety.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work on uneven terrain for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Preferred: high school diploma or equivalent; at least two years of directional drill locating or HDD experience; and experience in underground telecommunications, fiber optic, or utility construction.
• Preferred: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification. A commercial driver's license (CDL) and relevant HDD locating or equipment certifications are a plus.

Compensation

Competitive wages.

Benefits

• Employee benefits.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment that values safety, quality, and hard work.
• Family-owned and operated company with established relationships in the underground utility industry.