Directional Drill Locator, Telecom

TAK Broadband•Prescott Valley, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

TAK Broadband is seeking a Directional Drill Locator to support horizontal directional drilling work in Arizona, with travel to surrounding areas such as Cottonwood, Prescott Valley, Phoenix, and Sedona. The role guides drill operators along planned bore paths and protects existing underground infrastructure, including in high-risk areas with live utilities. The position involves both independent work and collaboration with operators, utility locators, supervisors, and support crews. Work is performed outdoors and may require travel, overtime, and work outside regular business hours.

Requirements

At least 3 years of directional drilling experience.
Strong communication and coordination skills with managers, drillers, support crews, and other team members.
Understanding of drill mechanics, soil types, fluid mixtures, and locator technology.
Ability to travel and work outside business hours when needed, including overtime, in all seasons.
Excellent customer service, time management, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
High energy, motivation, and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and shift between tasks without interruption.
Ability to work in moderate to loud noise levels.
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds as needed.
Ability to work outdoors and in tight spaces or elevated positions, including bending, reaching, twisting, and climbing in all weather conditions year-round.
Ability to safely navigate varied terrain while managing equipment, safety equipment, and tools.
Must provide a valid government-issued photo ID for verification.
A driver's license is required if the role involves driving; a Class A CDL is required.
Must pass pre-employment motor vehicle record, background, and drug screening requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide horizontal directional drill head location services for the drill operator.
Operate and interpret electronic locating equipment to guide drill operators along planned bore paths, including in high-risk areas with live utilities.
Read and understand telecom utility staking sheets, prints, and bore plans.
Coordinate with utility locators to ensure utility locates are complete before work begins.
Communicate bore depth, alignment, and steering corrections to the drill operator.
Identify and avoid underground utility conflicts through potholing, mapping, and utility verification.
Support bore setup, monitoring, and completion; maintain accurate bore logs, as-builts, and daily progress reports.
Maintain working knowledge of utility depths and placements.
Maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools in good repair and secure them safely.
Review field designs and communicate discrepancies to a supervisor for change orders.
Assist with duct, vault, pedestal, and fiber placement as needed.
Assist with minor equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
Complete projects with safety as the top priority and comply with internal safety standards and 811 safe digging requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.