Directional Drilling Locator

Turner Mining Group; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group is seeking an experienced Directional Drill Locator to join a two-person HDD crew. You will work closely with a drill operator to locate the drill head, track depth and trajectory, and safely install underground fiber conduit and larger-diameter pipe.

The role requires operating locating systems (DCI/DigiTrak or Underground Magnetics), driving a Class A truck for a 40,000-pound package, and performing physically demanding fieldwork outdoors.

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.

Responsibilities

• Track the drill head and communicate depth, pitch, roll, direction, and steering corrections to the drill operator.
• Operate DCI/DigiTrak and Underground Magnetics locating systems.
• Review bore paths, utility markings, entry points, exit points, and required depths.
• Maintain safe clearance from existing underground utilities.
• Assist with pilot boring, backreaming, conduit installation, and pullback.
• Operate a mud vacuum and support potholing, drilling-fluid management, and jobsite cleanup.
• Assist with directional drill setup, operation, inspections, and basic maintenance.
• Drive a Class A truck and trailer with air brakes to transport an approximately 40,000-pound drill package.
• Complete approximately five drill shots per day, depending on project conditions.
• Perform general field duties necessary to support the two-person crew.

Skills

Drill locator

DCI/DigiTrak

Underground Magnetics

Class A CDL

Heavy equipment towing

Directional drilling

Underground fiber

Outdoor work

Teamwork (two-person crew)

Field safety

Tools

DCI/DigiTrak equipment

Underground Magnetics locating equipment

Mud vacuum equipment

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Directional Drill Locator to join a two-person horizontal directional drilling crew. This individual will work closely with an experienced drill operator to safely and accurately install underground fiber conduit and larger-diameter pipe.

The ideal candidate can independently locate the drill head, operate supporting equipment, and transport the drill package using a Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

• Track the drill head and communicate depth, pitch, roll, direction, and steering corrections to the drill operator.
• Operate DCI/DigiTrak and Underground Magnetics locating systems.
• Review bore paths, utility markings, entry points, exit points, and required depths.
• Maintain safe clearance from existing underground utilities.
• Assist with pilot boring, backreaming, conduit installation, and pullback.
• Operate a mud vacuum and support potholing, drilling-fluid management, and jobsite cleanup.
• Assist with directional drill setup, operation, inspections, and basic maintenance.
• Drive a Class A truck and trailer with air brakes to transport an approximately 40,000-pound drill package.
• Complete approximately five drill shots per day, depending on project conditions.
• Perform general field duties necessary to support the two-person crew.

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.