HDD Fiber Locator Technician — Outdoor Infrastructure Pro

Milwaukee Succeeds; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

TDS Telecom is hiring a Locator Technician for HDD fiber construction to support underground installation projects. This fulltime, yearround role involves tracking drill head location, depth, and alignment to ensure precise bore paths and safe operations.

You will operate locating equipment, communicate with drill operators, and participate in training on safety, CDL, and fiber optics practices.

Qualifications

• Previous HDD Locator, Directional Drill Locator, or related underground utility role.
• Ability to operate locating systems and interpret subsurface layouts.
• Comfort working outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate HDD locating equipment to track drill path and depth.
• Guide bore placement with continuous communication to drill operator.
• Install, test, and repair buried fiber lines and related infra.
• Operate trenchers, plows, excavators, and locators as needed.
• Set pedestals, vaults, handholes, and other outside plant infrastructure.
• Climb poles and operate bucket trucks when required.
• Support fiber splicing and repair activities.
• Restore job sites and maintain clear project markings.

Skills

HDD locating experience

Safety compliance

Valid driver’s license

DOT eligibility

Tools

EM locating systems

Walk-over locating tools

Job description

TDS Telecom is hiring a Locator Technician for HDD fiber construction to support underground installation projects. This fulltime, yearround role involves tracking drill head location, depth, and alignment to ensure precise bore paths and safe operations.

You will operate locating equipment, communicate with drill operators, and participate in training on safety, CDL, and fiber optics practices.