Drill Locator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Weekly payments

All equipment provided

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Utilities One Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking qualified Drill Locators for the Midwest market. You will interpret signals from underground transmitters to provide the drill operator with location, angle, temperature, and other information.

The role involves HDD locating and following industry standards, policies, and procedures. Qualifications include at least 1 year as a Drill Locator, with CDL Class A/B preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Drill Locator.
• CDL Class A/B preferred but not required.
• Experience in underground utility construction.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to lift around 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in extreme weather.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time to different job sites.

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 experience

CDL preferred

Underground utility construction

Read/interpret engineering plans

Lift 50 pounds

Travel 80% to job sites

Job description

Location: United States - Indianapolis, IN

Compensation: $200 - $300 / day

Department: Operations

Location: United States - Indianapolis, IN

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.