Field HDD Operator & Locator - Underground Gas Utilities

Digco Utility Construction LP; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quanta Services, Inc. seeks an experienced HDD Operator/Locator to support underground gas utility construction projects. You will operate HDD equipment and locating systems to ensure bores are completed safely and accurately.

Join DIGCO, a Quanta Services company, and work in field environments with a focus on safety, quality workmanship, and responsive team collaboration. Travel within district and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating HDD equipment in 5,000–40,000 lb thrust class or equivalent.
• Experience using above-ground locating systems (DigiTrak, Subsite) for bore path tracking.
• Ability to read utility locates, bore plans, and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate HDD equipment to perform pilot bore, reaming, and pullback operations for underground gas utility installation.
• Operate locating systems to track bore path alignment, depth, and pitch.
• Monitor bore path and communicate adjustments to crew to maintain accuracy.

Skills

HDD operation 5k–40k lb

Above-ground locating systems

Reading bore plans/drawings

Safety compliance

Team communication

Travel readiness

High-stress environments

OTE/OT work

Tools

DigiTrak/Subsite locating tools

Ditch Witch/Vermeer HDD rigs

Job description

Quanta Services, Inc. seeks an experienced HDD Operator/Locator to support underground gas utility construction projects. You will operate HDD equipment and locating systems to ensure bores are completed safely and accurately.

Join DIGCO, a Quanta Services company, and work in field environments with a focus on safety, quality workmanship, and responsive team collaboration. Travel within district and overtime may be required.