Driller Locator for HDD Pipeline Construction

The Staff Pad; Mabank (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

OT pay 1.5x

Health, dental, vision insurance

Holidays and vacation after 1 year

Additional vacation after 4 years

Job summary

The Staff Pad, in Mabank, TX, seeks an experienced Driller Locator to support safe horizontal directional drilling operations for pipeline projects. The role requires tracking the drill head, operating walkover locating systems, and communicating depth and position to the driller.

Responsibilities include utility clearance, potholing at crossings, setup of equipment, logging bore data, and ensuring site safety. CDL and background checks may be required, with competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Driller Locator for horizontal directional drilling.
• Proficiency with walkover locating systems (DigiTrak/Falcon/Subsite).
• Ability to read utility locate markings, prints, and bore plans.
• Ability to operate under interference and verify signal accuracy.
• Valid driver’s license with minimal violations on record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate walkover locating equipment to track the drill head throughout the bore.
• Communicate depth, pitch, roll, and position; call steering corrections.
• Walk and mark bore path; verify utility locate marks; identify interference.
• Confirm clearance from utilities and direct potholing at crossings.
• Set up and calibrate equipment; replace batteries and transmitters; troubleshoot interference.
• Record bore logs and support as-built documentation.
• Assist with setup, drill rod handling, mud mixing, reaming, pullback, and site cleanup.
• Maintain traffic control devices and perform flagging duties as assigned.
• Follow safety requirements including tolerance zone and hand-digging.

Skills

Walkover locating

Depth/pitch/position communication

Read utility locate markings

Driver’s license (clean MVR)

Pre-employment drug/background checks

Tools

DigiTrak

Falcon

Subsite

Job description

The Staff Pad, in Mabank, TX, seeks an experienced Driller Locator to support safe horizontal directional drilling operations for pipeline projects. The role requires tracking the drill head, operating walkover locating systems, and communicating depth and position to the driller.

Responsibilities include utility clearance, potholing at crossings, setup of equipment, logging bore data, and ensuring site safety. CDL and background checks may be required, with competitive compensation offered.