HDD/ Drill Locator

Sunrise Telecom Inc; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Telecom Inc. in Warrensburg, MO is seeking an HDD Directional Drill Operator/ Crew Leader and Utility Locator to operate drill equipment and guide the drill head while avoiding underground utilities and adhering to safety and quality standards.

You will read locate flags, maintain bore logs, interpret design prints, and coordinate with the crew to ensure proper depth and alignment. Requires a valid Class A license and at least 2 years of directional drill experience; overtime is required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and valid Class A license.
• Minimum 2 years directional drill experience as operator or locator.
• Ability to locate underground utilities using Falcon F series or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Read locate paint/flags and interpret job layout including service lines and meters.
• Maintain and secure company assets and ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Interpret design prints and organize materials for excavation work.
• Maintain bore logs and service drill, stems, and racks; report issues to a technician.
• Lift and move heavy equipment and materials (up to 100 pounds+).
• Submit daily reports and communicate job status to customers and crew.

Skills

Directional drill experience

Utility locating

Reading design prints

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license (Class A)

Tools

Heavy equipment controls

Job description

Job Title

HDD Directional Drill Operator/ Crew Leader Utility Locator

Reports To

Immediate Supervisor: Project Manager, Operations Manager, Owner

Position Details

• Type: Exempt
• Position: Non-Exempt
• Overtime Required: Yes

General Job Summary

Operate drill equipment and various other equipment in conjunction with drilling duties (Directional Drill, Hydro Vac, Excavator, etc). The HDD Locator is responsible for accurately locating, tracking, and guiding the drill head during horizontal directional drilling operations. Working closely with the drill operator and crew, the locator ensures the bore follows the approved path, maintains proper depth and alignment, and avoids underground utilities or obstructions while meeting safety and quality standards.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible to read locate paint or locate flags of utility placement, and possess the ability to "read the job layout" including service lines, valves and meter housings that may or may not have been located.
• Ensuring company assets (vehicles, equipment, tools, etc.) are properly and continuously maintained in good repair and secured in a safe manner.
• Read and accurately interpret design prints and organization of materials and other resources as necessary to complete excavation requirements, which may include basic hand tools.
• Maintain bore logs and identify the use of tools required for maintaining and servicing the drill, drill stem, and rack as well as the ability to diagnose and/or relay any problems to a certified repair technician.
• Move, lift, or pull weights of 100 pounds or more to operate equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, winches. Must be able to lift or move manhole covers or similar items.
• Complete and submit necessary documentation for daily reporting.
• Communicate with customers and or employees to relay job status and or issues surrounding daily production.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver's class A license is required.
• Must have 2 years’ directional drill experience as a drill operator or locator.
• Able to use a utility locator to find existing underground utilities. Falcon F series preferred.
• Possess knowledge of local and federal utility locating laws and requirements for directional drill operations, including knowledge of highway traffic control standards and general underground practices.
• Ability to drill in both standard and high-risk areas, such as areas with live utilities.
• Must have basic operating experience with heavy equipment.
• Required to frequently stand, walk, sit and work outside in all types of weather.
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting CATV design prints and accurately recording field production for as-builts purposes.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle check.

(This is not a complete listing of all duties and responsibilities. Other duties as indicated by the supervisor/manager may also apply.)