HDD Locator

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Telemedicine program

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Gym membership

Job summary

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an HDD Locator to join our Field Operations team in the Mid-South.

You will track drill heads in real time, guide depth and path, and keep bore corridors clear of buried utilities while supporting safe, efficient drilling.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of verifiable HDD locating experience in a production field environment.
• Hands-on experience with electronic bore tracking systems — walkover and/or wireline.
• Ability to read bore plans, utility locate sheets, and depth data in real time.
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 a plus.
• Valid driver's license; CDL a plus.
• Willing to travel for projects; overnight stays as needed.
• Strong communicator under field pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate bore tracking systems to monitor drill head position, depth, pitch and roll.
• Guide the HDD operator with real-time depth guidance and path corrections.
• Confirm depth and clearance at utility crossings before advancing.
• Review bore plans and utility locate sheets before each bore.
• Calibrate and maintain tracking equipment for accuracy.
• Log bore data and crossing details for every job.
• Report unsafe conditions and call it when something looks wrong underground.

Skills

drill head tracking

reading bore plans

communication under pressure

travel readiness

Tools

electronic bore tracking systems

walkover/wireline systems

Job description

Description

Serving the Mid-South with excellence for over 50 years, Klaasmeyer Construction Company is looking for our next HDD Locator to join the Field Operations team. In this position, you will be tracking the drill head in real time, guiding it to depth and on path, and keeping it clear of the gas, water, and power lines that are buried right alongside our bore corridor.

Requirements

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating electronic bore tracking systems — walkover and wireline — to monitor drill head position, depth, pitch, and roll throughout every bore
• Walking the bore path above ground during active drilling and feeding real-time guidance to the HDD Operator
• Confirming depth and clearance at every utility crossing before the drill advances through it — no exceptions
• Reviewing bore plans and utility locate sheets before each bore so you know exactly what's in the ground
• Directing steering corrections to keep the bore on path and within depth tolerance
• Calling it when something doesn't look right underground — and backing that call up
• Keeping your tracking equipment calibrated, inspected, and ready to perform
• Logging bore data, depth readings, and utility crossings accurately on every job

What We Need From You

• 1–3 years of verifiable HDD locating experience in a production field environment
• Hands-on experience with electronic bore tracking systems — walkover and/or wireline
• Working knowledge of HDD operations — you understand what the operator is doing and why your guidance matters
• Experience locating through congested utility corridors with multiple crossing conflicts
• Ability to read bore plans, utility locate sheets, and depth/pitch data in real time
• Strong communicator — clear, precise, and consistent under field pressure
• OSHA 10 preferred; OSHA 30 a plus
• Traffic Control / Flagger certification required or obtained within 30 days
• Valid driver's license required; CDL a plus
• Willing to travel for projects when needed; overnight stay required when needed

The Physical Reality

You’ll be walking the bore path, carrying tracking equipment, bending down for depth readings, and staying locked in on the data for the full duration of every bore — in whatever weather the job site brings.

• Continuous walking above the bore path during active drilling operations
• Carrying locating equipment and gear across job sites throughout the workday
• Frequent bending and kneeling for depth readings and equipment access
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions for full shift durations
• Sustained focus and concentration required throughout every active bore
• Regular exposure to HDD rig operations, underground utilities, traffic, and construction site hazards

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing per company policy.

Benefits

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc. is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Coverage for applicable benefits begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available at extremely low cost to employees.
• 24/7 Telemedicine program available to all employees and their immediate family members at NO COST
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company-paid Spousal and Children’s Life Insurance benefit
• Company-paid Short-Term AND Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and profit sharing
• 11 paid company holidays plus 1 floating birthday holiday per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued based on years of service
• No Cost Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary gym membership