HDD Locator at Peak Utility Services Group, Fort Worth

Neolife Updates; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Utility Services Group in Fort Worth, TX is hiring an HDD Locator to support directional drilling operations that keep communities connected. You will assist the Drill Operator by tracking the drill head, verifying locate marks, and ensuring public safety and utility protection on each bore.

The role requires reading utility prints, coordinating daylighting, and maintaining equipment per safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Read and understand blueprints, utility depths, and placements.
• Follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Work independently or as part of a crew while staying safe.
• Record-keeping and basic reporting in English.
• Willingness to learn additional on-the-job skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety of the public and protecting existing underground utilities throughout drilling operations.
• Performing duties according to prescribed safety procedures and using appropriate safety equipment.
• Reading utility prints, verifying locates, and coordinating daylighting of facilities to confirm clearances.
• Confirming that all applicable permits and locate marks are complete and on site before work proceeds.
• Inspecting ongoing work so that workmanship conforms to project specifications.
• Operating vehicles and equipment as directed and certified.
• Leading field teams effectively and efficiently when called upon by your supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Following instructions

Independence and teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with underground utilities

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Job description

Peak Utility Services Group is hiring an HDD Locator in Fort Worth, TX to support horizontal directional drilling operations that keep local communities connected. This full-time role places you directly alongside Drill Operators, where locating precision and jobsite safety are the foundation of every successful bore.

What the HDD Locator Role at Peak Utility Services Group in Fort Worth Entails

The HDD Locator assists the Drill Operator in tracking the drill head and guiding the bore path in accordance with project blueprints. You'll verify locate marks, confirm the position of existing underground facilities, and assist with site clean-up and other assigned duties. Equipment maintenance—per manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines—also falls under your responsibility, ensuring tools and vehicles stay field-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety of the public and protecting existing underground utilities throughout drilling operations.
• Performing duties according to prescribed safety procedures and using appropriate safety equipment.
• Reading utility prints, verifying locates, and coordinating daylighting of facilities to confirm clearances.
• Confirming that all applicable permits and locate marks are complete and on site before work proceeds.
• Inspecting ongoing work so that workmanship conforms to project specifications.
• Operating vehicles and equipment as directed and certified.
• Leading field teams effectively and efficiently when called upon by your supervisor.

Success Factors and Qualifications

The work demands physical endurance and attention to detail. Expect heavy manual labor for extended periods—often in adverse weather—as well as lifting up to 80 lbs. multiple times per shift. You may work in trenches, manholes, tunnels, and confined spaces with moderate to loud noise levels, so readiness for climbing, digging, stooping, and kneeling is essential.

Skills and Knowledge

• Technical literacy: Ability to read and understand blueprints, utility depths and placements, and general construction practices.
• Following instructions: Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written directions.
• Independence and teamwork: Capacity to work well on your own and as part of a crew.
• Communication: English usage sufficient for record-keeping, placing orders, and preparing simple narrative reports.
• Adaptability: Willingness and ability to learn additional skills on the job.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent desired.
• Experience working with underground utilities desired.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Additional Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver's License within two weeks of employment.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and a pre-employment drug screen.
• Compliance with the company's drug-free workplace policy and motor vehicle requirements.

Guiding Principles and Why They Matter

Peak Utility Services Group operates on three core values: Guided by Safety, Focused on Communities, and Powered by Care. The HDD Locator embodies all three—protecting the public, safeguarding neighboring utilities, and maintaining equipment to manufacturer standards. If you're safety-conscious, motivated, and ready to contribute to vital Fort Worth infrastructure, this role offers a meaningful career path in underground utility construction.