Senior HDD Lead Operator & Locator – Complex Projects

TriTechne; Arkansas; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 匹配

Paid time off

Job summary

TriTechne seeks a Senior Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator / Locator III to lead on complex underground utility projects. This role owns bore planning and execution, coordinates with stakeholders, and sets high safety and production standards in the field.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned HDD operator and locator with proven leadership, strong technical judgment, and a track record of delivering difficult bores safely and on schedule.

Qualifications

• Seasoned HDD operator with leadership experience.
• Ability to plan and execute complex bores safely.
• Experience with environmental and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and operate HDD equipment on the most complex, deep, long, or high-risk bores, adjusting methods for difficult ground and environmental conditions.
• Plan and design bore paths, develop bore plans, and conduct pre-construction risk assessments using drawings, utility maps, and site evaluations.
• Lead utility verification and locating using DigiTrak or Subsite, ensuring clearances and resolving conflicts on critical installations.
• Establish and oversee drilling fluid programs tailored to geological and environmental requirements.
• Direct, train, mentor, and evaluate Level I and II operators, locators, and ground crew.
• Lead advanced equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning to maximize uptime.
• Own the accuracy and completeness of bore logs, daily production reports, inspections, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, inspectors, clients, locators, and other trades on scheduling and field resolution.
• Lead safety briefings, enforce OSHA regulations and company policies, and initiate corrective action when standards are not met.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and productive work environment across the crew.

Skills

Leadership

HDD expertise

Safety leadership

Tools

DigiTrak

Subsite

Job description

TriTechne seeks a Senior Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator / Locator III to lead on complex underground utility projects. This role owns bore planning and execution, coordinates with stakeholders, and sets high safety and production standards in the field.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned HDD operator and locator with proven leadership, strong technical judgment, and a track record of delivering difficult bores safely and on schedule.