HDD Locator — Growth Path, Certifications & Steady Work

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Certifications paid

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking an experienced HDD Locator for field operations across the United States, including Iowa and Nevada, to support fibre and underground utility projects. Work with a full-service infrastructure integrator delivering turnkey solutions and a focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will locate HDD heads, provide real-time steering corrections, read utility maps, and coordinate with operators and inspectors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HDD locating experience
• Fiber optic or underground utility construction experience
• Strong understanding of bore planning and utility avoidance
• Experience with DigiTrak, Subsite or equivalent locating systems
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Locating HDD drill heads using DigiTrak, Subsite and comparable systems
• Providing real-time steering corrections to the Drill Operator
• Reading utility maps, bore profiles and construction drawings
• Identifying underground utility conflicts before drilling begins
• Recording bore information and production data
• Working closely with Operators, Foremen, Inspectors and Utility Representatives
• Maintaining OSHA-compliant, safety-focused job sites

Skills

HDD locating

Fiber optic/underground utilities

Bore planning

DigiTrak/Subsite experience

Communication/teamwork

Valid driver’s license

Tools

DigiTrak

Subsite

Job description

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking an experienced HDD Locator for field operations across the United States, including Iowa and Nevada, to support fibre and underground utility projects. Work with a full-service infrastructure integrator delivering turnkey solutions and a focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will locate HDD heads, provide real-time steering corrections, read utility maps, and coordinate with operators and inspectors.