Traveling HDD Operator & Locator – Drill & Locate Expert

Paycom; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $175/day

Job summary

Paycom is seeking an HDD Operator/Locator to support horizontal directional drilling operations for underground utilities. This traveling role requires 2–3 weeks away from home, with $175 per diem paid for each working day, and weekly payments.

Responsibilities include operating HDD drills, tracking drill head depth, reading maps and bore plans, and assisting with setup and cleanup while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year HDD/underground utility or related heavy equipment experience.
• Experience with HDD locating equipment, drill equipment, or both.
• Ability to read utility maps, prints, and bore plans.

Responsibilities

• Operate or assist HDD drills and locating systems.
• Track the drill head and communicate depth, pitch, direction, and adjustments.
• Read utility maps, prints, bore plans, and job-site layouts.
• Assist with potholing, bore setup, reaming, pullback, and cleanup.
• Operate support equipment such as excavators, skid steers, trenchers, plows, and hydro-vacs.
• Complete equipment inspections, job documentation, and required safety paperwork.
• Follow OSHA, DOT, and company safety requirements.

Skills

HDD operations

Map reading

Safety compliance

Travel availability

Tools

HDD locating equipment

Drill equipment

Subsite DigiTrak

Job description

Paycom is seeking an HDD Operator/Locator to support horizontal directional drilling operations for underground utilities. This traveling role requires 2–3 weeks away from home, with $175 per diem paid for each working day, and weekly payments.

Responsibilities include operating HDD drills, tracking drill head depth, reading maps and bore plans, and assisting with setup and cleanup while maintaining safety and compliance.