HDD Locator: Travel Field Technician

Telcom Construction, LLC; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holidays

401(k) w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

TelCom Construction, LLC is seeking an HDD Traveling Locator I (13832) in Maple Grove, MN. You will guide the drill head during horizontal directional drilling, ensuring accurate steering, depth control, and bore path adherence using advanced locating systems.

This role partners with the Foreman and Drill Operator to execute complex bores across the Midwest. The position emphasizes safety, real-time locating, and documentation of bore paths, with overtime, travel, and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Experience with HDD locating systems (DigiTrak, Subsite or equivalent).
• Ability to read bore plans, utility maps, and job specifications.
• Strong communication with drill operators and foremen.
• Ability to work safely around heavy machinery and active drill sites.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for understanding downhole tooling behavior.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs as needed.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform real-time locating using walkover systems, receivers, and advanced tracking tools.
• Guide drill head by providing accurate depth, pitch, and steering instructions to the operator.
• Interpret bore plans and ensure the drill follows the designed path.
• Coordinate with Foreman on tooling changes, steering adjustments, and ground conditions.
• Monitor downhole conditions including soil type, steering response, and fluid returns.
• Support advanced tooling such as mud motors, grid bores, and gyro systems.
• Perform utility avoidance by identifying hazards and adjusting bore path as needed.
• Document bore path including depths, pitches, and alignment for as-built records.
• Assist with site setup including potholing, marking utilities, and staging equipment.
• Maintain safety compliance including PPE, hazard awareness, and communication protocols.
• Read utility maps to find underground utilities correctly.
• Document all locates.
• Respond promptly and courteously to excavation notices.
• Communicate well with excavators, utility representatives, and company staff.
• Dig lightly with a shovel when necessary.
• Work overtime, travel, and perform on-call/afterhours responsibilities as needed.
• Perform work in all weather conditions

Skills

HDD locating systems

Read bore plans

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Outdoor work

Lifting 50-75 lbs

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Job description

TelCom Construction, LLC is seeking an HDD Traveling Locator I (13832) in Maple Grove, MN. You will guide the drill head during horizontal directional drilling, ensuring accurate steering, depth control, and bore path adherence using advanced locating systems.

This role partners with the Foreman and Drill Operator to execute complex bores across the Midwest. The position emphasizes safety, real-time locating, and documentation of bore paths, with overtime, travel, and on-call duties.