Lead HDD Drill Operator & Utility Locator

Sunrise Telecom Inc; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Telecom Inc. is seeking an HDD Directional Drill Operator/Crew Leader Utility Locator to join our field crew. You will locate utilities, guide the drill head, and ensure bore path accuracy, depth, and alignment while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include reading layout, maintaining equipment, and communicating job status with customers and teammates throughout daily production. Requires experience and a valid Class A license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license class A.
• Minimum 2 years directional drill experience as operator or locator.
• Able to use a utility locator to find underground utilities (Falcon F series preferred).
• Knowledge of utility locating laws and highway safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Read locate paint or locate flags and understand the job layout.
• Maintain company assets and ensure safe, proper maintenance of equipment.
• Read and interpret design prints and organize materials for excavation.
• Maintain bore logs and monitor drilling equipment condition; report issues.
• Lift and move heavy objects (up to 100 pounds) to operate equipment.
• Complete daily reports and documentation.

Skills

Reading job layout

Communication with clients

Safety awareness

Manual tool operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Falcon F series

Job description

Sunrise Telecom Inc. is seeking an HDD Directional Drill Operator/Crew Leader Utility Locator to join our field crew. You will locate utilities, guide the drill head, and ensure bore path accuracy, depth, and alignment while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include reading layout, maintaining equipment, and communicating job status with customers and teammates throughout daily production. Requires experience and a valid Class A license.