Senior HDD Locator: Mid/Maxi Rig Drilling

Drill Tech, LLC; Chester (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Overtime opportunities

Per diem for travel

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Drill-Tech, LLC in Chester, MD seeks an experienced HDD Locator to support mid-size and maxi rig underground utility projects. The role tracks drill head position, depth, and steering to maintain bore paths and works closely with operators and field crews.

Responsibilities include reading bore plans, guiding pilots, troubleshooting locating challenges, and maintaining accurate logs. Travel regionally as needed with a strong safety mindset and OSHA awareness.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on HDD locating experience (10+ preferred).
• Direct experience locating on mid-size and maxi HDD rigs.
• Proficiency with HDD locating and guidance systems; ability to maintain bore paths and troubleshoot issues.
• Strong understanding of HDD operations, bore plans, underground utilities, and changing ground conditions.
• Valid drivers license; able to perform physically demanding outdoor work with occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate HDD locating and guidance equipment to track drill head position, depth, pitch, and direction.
• Guide drill operators through pilot bores, maintain bore paths, and adjust as needed based on ground conditions and utilities.
• Read and interpret bore plans, utility drawings, profiles, elevations, and underground markings.
• Troubleshoot locating challenges, signal interference, equipment issues, and document bore logs.

Skills

HDD locating

Field operations

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

OSHA 30 Certification

Class A CDL

Tools

DigiTrak

Subsite

Vermeer

Ditch Witch

American Augers

Job description

Drill-Tech, LLC in Chester, MD seeks an experienced HDD Locator to support mid-size and maxi rig underground utility projects. The role tracks drill head position, depth, and steering to maintain bore paths and works closely with operators and field crews.

Responsibilities include reading bore plans, guiding pilots, troubleshooting locating challenges, and maintaining accurate logs. Travel regionally as needed with a strong safety mindset and OSHA awareness.