Directional Drilling Locator — Underground Utility Safety Pro

The Contractor Consultants; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Per diem/travel support

Company vehicle access

Tool/support/replacement program

Job summary

SNAM Communications Inc. is seeking a Directional Drilling Locator to support horizontal directional drilling operations across telecommunications infrastructure projects in Utah.

The Locator is the drill operator's eyes underground, guiding the bore to maintain depth, pitch, direction, and trajectory while avoiding utilities. Strong safety mindset and clear communication with the crew are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on HDD locating experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of horizontal directional drilling operations.
• Experience reading pitch, depth, direction, and bore trajectory.
• Ability to calculate and anticipate changes in bore path.
• Strong understanding of underground utility safety.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work continuously with the drill operator.
• Safety‑first and team‑oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Locate and track the drill head throughout each bore.
• Monitor depth, pitch, direction, and bore trajectory.
• Communicate continuously with the drill operator throughout drilling operations.
• Use DigiTrak Falcon F5 or comparable locating equipment.
• Interpret bore plans and calculate required depth, pitch, steering adjustments, and approach angles.
• Anticipate upcoming changes in elevation and direction before the drill reaches them.
• Cross-reference 811 utility markings with exposed utilities and field conditions.
• Stop or redirect work when utility information, locating signals, or actual field conditions do not match expectations.
• Help prevent utility strikes involving gas, electric, communications, water, and other underground infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate communication during difficult soil conditions, signal interference, deep bores, and complex crossings.
• Support crew productivity while maintaining safety as the first priority.
• Assist the crew with other field responsibilities when appropriate.
• Travel throughout Utah based on project requirements.

Skills

HDD locating

Communication with drill operator

Safety‑first

Travel willingness

Tools

DigiTrak Falcon F5

Job description

SNAM Communications Inc. is seeking a Directional Drilling Locator to support horizontal directional drilling operations across telecommunications infrastructure projects in Utah.

The Locator is the drill operator's eyes underground, guiding the bore to maintain depth, pitch, direction, and trajectory while avoiding utilities. Strong safety mindset and clear communication with the crew are essential.