Drill Locaters Las Cruces New Mexico

OSO COMMUNICATIONS INC; Las Cruces (NM); In loco; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

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OSO COMMUNICATIONS INC. in Las Cruces, NM seeks a licensed underground utility locator for a Drill Crew Locator role. This position requires certification and careful tracking of bore paths using professional locating equipment.

You will communicate real-time depth and direction to the drill operator, maintain safe clearance, and ensure the bore stays within approved tolerances. This role supports the drill operator and ground crew to prevent utility strikes on site.

Competenze

• Licensed underground utility locator required.
• Experience with bore tracking and safety protocols.
• Ability to communicate depth, direction and alignment clearly.

Mansioni

• Use professional locating equipment to track the drill head underground.
• Communicate real‑time depth, pitch, and direction to the drill operator.
• Ensure the bore stays within approved alignment and depth tolerances.
• Prevent utility strikes by maintaining safe clearances at all times.
• Walk the bore path ahead of the drill and identify obstacles or hazards.
• Confirm entry and exit points match the approved bore plan.
• Mark the bore path and maintain constant visual control of alignment.
• Assist with potholing and exposing utilities when required.
• Help set up pits and maintain safe, compliant work zones.
• Support the drill operator and ground crew as needed.

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Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement

Drill Crew Locator – Job Description

This position requires a licensed underground utility locator. No exceptions.

Responsibilities

• Use professional locating equipment to track the drill head underground
• Communicate real‑time depth, pitch, and direction to the drill operator
• Ensure the bore stays within approved alignment and depth tolerances
• Prevent utility strikes by maintaining safe clearances at all times
• Walk the bore path ahead of the drill and identify obstacles or hazards
• Confirm entry and exit points match the approved bore plan
• Mark the bore path and maintain constant visual control of alignment
• Assist with potholing and exposing utilities when required
• Help set up pits and maintain safe, compliant work zones
• Support the drill operator and ground crew as needed

This role is critical to safe drilling operations. Only licensed, qualified locators will be considered.