Drill Locator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

All equipment provided

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Utilities One is seeking a Drill Locator for the Midwest market on a contract basis in Indianapolis, IN. The role involves interpreting signals from underground transmitters to guide drill operators and provide critical location, angle, and temperature data during HDD locating activities.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of Drill Locator experience, can lift 50 lbs, and is willing to travel up to 80% across market sites.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Drill Locator
• CDL Class A/B preferred
• Underground utilities construction experience
• Read, understand, and interpret engineering plans and specs
• Lift around 50 pounds, climb ladders, work in extreme weather
• Willing to travel up to 80% of time

Responsibilities

• Assist as required in locating aspects as directed by the Drill Operator
• Complete job site analysis (JSA) including paperwork
• Locate utilities with locating systems
• Record the depth of the tool head as required
• Perform physically demanding construction duties
• Ensure the safety of the public and underground facilities
• Support the team to complete a project

Skills

Drill Locator experience

CDL preferred

Travel 80%

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.