HDD Locator

Peak Utility Services Group•Fort Worth, TX

12d

About The Position

The HDD Locator assists the Drill Operator in locating the drill head and drilling in accordance with blueprints. The role verifies locate marks, confirms the location of existing facilities, assists with cleanup and other assigned duties, and maintains equipment according to manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines. The position is classified as non-exempt. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The role helps protect the public and underground utility facilities by following safety procedures, reading utility locates, coordinating daylighting, and ensuring permits and locates are complete and on site. The HDD Locator may inspect work in progress, operate vehicles and equipment as directed and certified, and lead a field team when needed and directed by a supervisor. The work can involve heavy manual labor and working outdoors in adverse climatic conditions, as well as in trenches, manholes, tunnels, and confined spaces. It requires frequent lifting, climbing, digging, and working on uneven surfaces. A high school diploma or equivalent and underground utility experience are desired; a valid state driver’s license is required or must be obtained within two weeks of employment. Candidates must pass criminal and motor vehicle record checks and a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent desired.
Experience working with underground utilities desired.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License within two weeks of employment.
Pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and a pre-employment drug screen.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
Ability to read and understand blueprints; knowledge of utility depths and placements; and general knowledge of construction practices.
Ability to work in trenches, manholes, tunnels, and confined spaces, including in settings with moderate to loud noise levels.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds multiple times during a work shift.
Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces and on uneven surfaces, walk, stoop, and kneel.
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.
Willingness and ability to learn additional skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the Drill Operator in locating the drill head and drilling in accordance with blueprints.
Verify locate marks and confirm the location of existing facilities.
Assist with cleanup and other duties as assigned.
Maintain equipment according to manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines.
Help ensure the safety of the public and underground utility facilities.
Perform duties according to prescribed safety procedures and use appropriate safety equipment.
Read utility locates and coordinate daylighting of facilities.
Ensure applicable permits and locates are complete and on site.
Inspect work in progress to ensure workmanship conforms to specifications.
Operate vehicles and equipment as directed and certified.
Lead the field team effectively and efficiently as needed and directed by the supervisor.