Directional Drill Locator, Telecom

TAK Broadband•Prescott Valley, AZ

8d•$25 - $32

About The Position

TAK Broadband is seeking a Directional Drill Locator to join its team in Arizona, with travel to surrounding areas such as Cottonwood, Prescott Valley, Phoenix, and Sedona. The role guides horizontal directional drilling operations by ensuring accurate bore paths and protecting existing underground infrastructure, including in high-risk areas with live utilities. The Directional Drill Locator operates electronic locating equipment, interprets telecom utility staking sheets and bore plans, coordinates utility locates, and communicates bore depth, alignment, and steering corrections to the drill operator. The role also supports bore setup, monitoring, and completion; maintains bore logs, as-builts, and daily progress reports; and assists with fiber-related placement, equipment troubleshooting, and maintenance. Safety is the top priority, including compliance with internal safety standards and 811 safe-digging requirements.

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 from one task to another 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, in tight spaces, or at elevated locations, including bending, reaching, twisting, and climbing in all weather conditions year-round.
Ability to safely work and 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; Class A CDL is required.
Must pass all pre-employment requirements, including MVR, background check, and drug screen.

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 in standard and high-risk areas with live utilities.
Read and understand telecom utility staking sheets, prints, and bore plans.
Coordinate with utility locators to ensure all utility locates for work are complete.
Communicate bore depth, alignment, and steering corrections clearly to the drill operator.
Identify and avoid conflicts with underground utilities through potholing, mapping, and utility verification.
Support setup, monitoring, and completion of bores; maintain accurate bore logs, as-builts, and daily progress reports.
Maintain a working knowledge of utility depths and placements.
Ensure vehicles, equipment, and tools are properly maintained, in good repair, and secured 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.