Drill Locator

Utilities One Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rates

Weekly payments – each Friday

All equipment, tools, and machinery

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Utilities One Group in Columbus, OH is seeking qualified Drill Locators for the Midwest market. The role involves interpreting signals from underground transmitters to guide drill operators, performing HDD-locating tasks, and adhering to industry standards and procedures.

Requirements include at least 1 year of Drill Locator experience, and CDL Class A/B is preferred. Travel up to 80% of the time; physical job duties and safe operation are emphasized.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Drill Locator.
• A valid CDL Class A/B is preferred.
• Proven experience in underground utility construction.
• Read, understand, and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to lift around 50 pounds, safely climb ladders, and work in extreme weather.
• Ability to travel 80% of the time to different job sites within the market.

Responsibilities

• Assist as required in all locating aspects of the project as directed by the Drill Operator;
• Perform job site analysis (JSA), including completion of paperwork;
• Locate utilities with locating systems;
• Record the depth of the tool head as required;
• Handle physically demanding construction duties;
• Ensure the safety of the public and other utilities' underground facilities;
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned to help the team complete a project.

Skills

Drill Locator

CDL Class A/B

Underground utilities

Engineering plans

Heavy lifting

Travel 80%

Job description

Description

We are looking for qualified

Department: Operations

Location: United States - Columbus, OH

Compensation: $200 - $300 / day

Description

We are looking for qualified Drill Locators for the Midwest market.

The role of a Drill Locator includes interpreting signals from underground transmitters to provide the drill operator with location, angle, temperature, and other information. We expect you to perform skilled HDD-locating activities, along with your knowledge of industry standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist as required in all locating aspects of the project as directed by the Drill Operator;
• Perform job site analysis (JSA), including completion of paperwork;
• Locate utilities with locating systems;
• Record the depth of the tool head as required;
• Handle physically demanding construction duties;
• Ensure the safety of the public and other utilities' underground facilities;
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned to help the team complete a project.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• At least 1 year of experience as a Drill Locator;
• A valid, unrestricted CDL Class A/B is preferred;
• Proven experience in underground utility construction;
• Read, understand, and interpret engineering plans and specifications;
• Ability to lift around 50 pounds, safely climb ladders, and work in extreme weather;
• Ability to travel 80% of the time to different job sites within the market.

Benefits

• Competitive Rates;
• Weekly payments – each Friday;
• All equipment, tools, and machinery provided;
• Career Advancement Opportunities.