Drill Locator

Utilities One; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rates

Weekly payments

All equipment, tools, and machinery

Job summary

Utilities One is seeking qualified Drill Locators for the Midwest market. The contract role is based in Indianapolis, IN, United States, and offers a daily rate of $200-$300.

You will interpret signals from underground transmitters to guide the drill operator with location, angle, temperature and other data. Key responsibilities include site analysis, locating utilities, recording depths, and ensuring safety on site.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Drill Locator.
• 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

DrillLocator experience

Read engineering plans

Lift 50 pounds

Travel 80%

Underground utilities construction

Education

CDL Class A/B preferred

Job description

Drill Locator

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Contract

Location: United States - Indianapolis, IN

Reporting To: Denis Mezer

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.