Horizontal Directional Drilling Operator Locator

Advanced Directional Drilling Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Advanced Directional Drilling Solutions is looking for a reliable Horizontal Drilling Operator / Locator for work on the East Coast in Florida. The role requires operating various heavy equipment for underground construction, conducting job site analysis, and ensuring safety practices. Candidates should have 2+ years of related experience, a clean driving record, and the ability to travel throughout Florida. Pay ranges from $20.00 to $35.00 per hour, with a full-time schedule of 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2+ years of experience as a horizontal directional drill rig operator.
• Inspect and maintain job equipment and tools.
• Clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal directional drill rig (HDD).
• Ensure job site safety for employees and pedestrians.
• Communicate effectively and maintain positive public relations.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to develop bore path plan

Basic computer skills

Education

CDL license

Tools

Horizontal directional drill rig

Backhoe

Falcon F5 Locator

Mini excavator

Vac Truck

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance

Job Description

Advanced Directional Drilling, Inc. is seeking a reliable, honest, hard‑working Horizontal Drilling Operator / Locator for the East Coast Florida area! Must possess good problem‑solving skills and be adaptable. Horizontal Drilling Operator / Locators are responsible for running a variety of tasks associated with underground construction. They will operate heavy equipment and tools associated with construction activities and must maintain and operate equipment per safety and company guidelines.

Responsibilities

Operator/Driller Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal directional drill rig (HDD)


• Operate excavation equipment (backhoe, trencher, hydro‑vac, etc.)


• Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment safely at all times


• Report vehicle and equipment maintenance requirements to construction manager


• Repair damaged equipment as directed by the project superintendent


• Document deficiencies in safety practices/equipment to business unit lead


• Communicate with others to convey information effectively


• Maintain positive public relations (interact with the customer/public in a courteous manner)

Locator Responsibilities

• Walk and confirm bore path, spot utilities


• Perform job site analysis (JSA) including completion of paperwork


• Ensure there are proper clearances to install the product per standards and company policies


• Record the depth of the tool head as required


• Ensure the drill head is in a good position at the exit pit to connect the product


• Conduct foreman responsibilities, such as overseeing laborers and/or crew member's work and monitor productivity


• Oversee laborers and/or crew member’s work and monitor time usage is productive


• Able to follow and complete tasks assigned by the business unit lead


• Make sure job site is safe for employee’s and pedestrians


• Ensure call tickets are current


• Able to read specs and prints

Qualifications

• Preferred 2+ years of related experience as a horizontal directional drill rig operator and backhoe operator


• Ability to develop bore path plan to ensure all utilities located


• Preferred 1+ year experience with Falcon F5 Locator


• Various related equipment operating experience required, such as mini excavator, Vac Truck, etc.


• Inspect / maintain job equipment and tools


• Clean driving record, CDL license


• Must be able to travel throughout Florida with some overnight stay as necessary


• Basic computer skills – e‑mail, photo editing, maintain bore logs, red‑line drawings, PDF prints, Digi‑mark Software, and basic Excel

Job Details

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $20.00 – $35.00 per hour

Schedule: 10 hour shift, Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person