HDD Directional Drill Locator & Crew Lead

Sunrise Telecom Inc; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Telecom Inc. is seeking an HDD Directional Drill Operator / Crew Leader Utility Locator to operate drill equipment and guide HDD operations.

You will read locate paints/flags, track bore progress, and avoid underground utilities while ensuring safety and quality standards. The role requires a Class A license, at least 2 years of directional drill experience, and ability to work outside in all weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license class A required.
• Minimum 2 years directional drill experience as drill operator or locator.
• Ability to locate underground utilities with a utility locator; Falcon F series preferred.
• Knowledge of utility locating laws and safety standards.
• Ability to work in high-risk areas with live utilities.
• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, and MV check.
• Read and interpret CATV design prints and record field production.

Responsibilities

• Read locate paints/flags and understand job layout including service lines and meters.
• Maintain company assets in good repair and ensure safe condition.
• Read and interpret design prints and organize materials for excavation.
• Maintain bore logs and manage drill components.
• Move and lift up to 100 pounds to operate equipment.
• Submit daily reporting documentation.
• Communicate job status with customers and team.
• Ensure bore follows approved path and avoids underground utilities.

Skills

CATV design prints reading

Underground utility locating

Basic equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Falcon F series

Job description

Sunrise Telecom Inc. is seeking an HDD Directional Drill Operator / Crew Leader Utility Locator to operate drill equipment and guide HDD operations.

You will read locate paints/flags, track bore progress, and avoid underground utilities while ensuring safety and quality standards. The role requires a Class A license, at least 2 years of directional drill experience, and ability to work outside in all weather.