HDD Drill Locator

Hamilton Barnes ?; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is seeking an experienced HDD Locator for a role based in Las Vegas, NV. The position involves guiding bores, avoiding underground utilities, and working with drilling crews using modern locating technology.

Responsibilities include locating drill heads with DigiTrak/Subsite, reading maps, identifying conflicts, and maintaining OSHA-compliant job sites while coordinating with field teams and inspectors.

Qualifications

• HDD locating experience required.
• Fiber optic or underground utility construction experience.
• Strong understanding of bore planning.
• Experience with DigiTrak, Subsite or equivalent locating systems.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Locate HDD drill heads using DigiTrak and Subsite.
• Provide steering guidance to Drill Operators.
• Read utility maps and construction drawings.
• Identify underground utility conflicts.
• Record bore and production information.
• Coordinate with Operators and Foremen.
• Communicate with inspectors and utility representatives.
• Maintain OSHA-compliant job sites.

Skills

HDD locating

Fiber/underground experience

Bore planning

DigiTrak/Subsite experience

Valid driver's license

Tools

DigiTrak

Subsite

Job description

We are hiring an HDD Drill Locator based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Join a growing underground utility contractor supporting large-scale fiber optic infrastructure projects. We're looking for an experienced HDD Locator who can confidently guide bores, avoid underground utilities, and work alongside skilled drilling crews using modern locating technology.

Responsibilities

• Locate HDD drill heads using DigiTrak and Subsite
• Provide steering guidance to Drill Operators
• Read utility maps and construction drawings
• Identify underground utility conflicts
• Record bore and production information
• Coordinate with Operators and Foremen
• Communicate with inspectors and utility representatives
• Maintain OSHA-compliant job sites

Required Skills

• HDD locating experience
• Fiber optic or underground utility construction experience
• Strong understanding of bore planning
• Experience with DigiTrak, Subsite or equivalent locating systems
• Valid driver's license