Drill Crew Locator HDD LOCATOR

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Job description:

Job Title: Drill Crew Locator
Company: Utility Solutions Group (USG)
Location: Piqua, OH area
Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $25–$28 per hour, depending on experience

About Us:

At Utility Solutions Group (USG), we are a trusted leader in utility infrastructure, committed to delivering high-quality solutions in fiber optics and telecommunications. With a focus on innovation, safety, and integrity, USG partners with communities and organizations to build and maintain the networks that power the future.

Position Summary

Utility Solutions Group is seeking an experienced HDD Locator for underground fiber and telecommunications construction in the Piqua, Ohio area. The locator will guide the drill operator, track the drill head, and maintain accurate bore records to support safe, precise conduit installation. This is a directional drilling guidance position, not an 811 utility-marking position.

Responsibilities

• Review construction prints, bore plans, utility crossings, and site hazards with the operator and crew.

• Inspect the guidance system and verify equipment readiness before drilling.

• Track drill-head position, depth, pitch, and direction throughout the bore.

• Give clear, timely guidance to the drill operator to maintain the planned bore path.

• Recognize signal interference, unreliable readings, and changes in field conditions; call for a stop when conditions require review.

• Coordinate with the crew to verify existing utilities and complete required exposure before drilling near crossings.

• Maintain accurate bore logs, crossing information, redlines, and daily production records.

• Assist with equipment setup, material handling, equipment care, and jobsite cleanup.

Qualifications

• Previous experience locating and guiding horizontal directional drilling operations.

• Ability to interpret locating-system readings and construction drawings.

• Knowledge of underground utility hazards and safe excavation practices.

• Strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Dependability and a commitment to safe, quality work.

Preferred Experience

• DigiTrak, Subsite, or comparable HDD guidance systems.

• Underground telecom, OSP fiber, or conduit installation.

• Preparing bore logs and accurate as-built field documentation.

Work Environment

Outdoor construction work in varying weather and terrain, including walking the bore route and assisting the drilling crew.

Willingness to travel as needed

Join us in delivering exceptional service while advancing your career in the telecommunications industry!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25-28 per hour depending on experience

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• On-the-job training

• Opportunities for advancement

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Construction site

• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

• Evenings as needed

• Evening shift

• Extended hours

• Nights as needed

• Night shift

• On call

• Overnight shift

• Overtime

• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Opportunities for advancement

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person