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You’ll be part of a team working together to solve customer problems every day, with compensation and benefits that are an investment in your career, financial future, and overall well-being.\nIn addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health you can begin participating in our programs on the first of the month following your start date.\n Join our Vanguard 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting and a generous company match to help you build long-term financial security. Our team also enjoys 10 paid company holidays, a generous PTO accrual schedule, and access to discounts on useful products and services.\nThe HDD Driller / Locator is responsible for accurately locating and guiding the drill head during horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operations for underground fiber and utility installations. 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The position requires close coordination with the drill operator, strong situational awareness, and a high level of accountability.\nKey Responsibilities\nLocate and track the drill head in real time using electronic locating equipment to ensure accurate bore alignment, depth control, and safe utility clearance.\nCommunicate continuously with the drill operator to provide precise guidance on pitch, depth, direction, and corrections during drilling operations.\nReview construction plans, utility locates, bore profiles, and job specifications prior to drilling.\nParticipate in pre-drill and job hazard analysis (JHA) meetings to identify risks, utility conflicts, and mitigation strategies.\nIdentify, verify, and protect existing underground utilities in compliance with 811/One Call and project requirements.\nAssist with drill setup, steering corrections, pullback operations, and bore documentation as needed.\nMaintain, calibrate, and properly operate locating equipment and related tools.\nExercise strong self-management and situational awareness while working independently alongside the drill operator.\nEnforce safety policies and best practices to protect crew members, the public, and surrounding infrastructure.\nCoordinate with foremen, project managers, inspectors, and utility representatives as required.\nTravel to project locations and support field operations as assigned.\nWork outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, rain, snow, and high winds.\nPerform additional HDD and underground construction duties as assigned.\nQualifications & Requirements\nMinimum of 1 years of experience as an HDD Locator, Driller/Locator, or similar role in underground utilities, fiber OSP, or telecommunications construction.\nStrong knowledge of HDD locating systems, bore steering techniques, and underground utility avoidance.\nAbility to read and interpret construction drawings, bore profiles, utility locates, and as-built documentation.\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to give clear, concise instructions during active drilling.\nProven ability to work independently while maintaining coordination with the drill operator and crew.\nStrong commitment to safety and the ability to recognize and stop unsafe conditions.\nPhysical ability to perform field work, including walking bore paths, lifting equipment, and working in challenging terrain and weather.\nValid driver’s license with a clean driving record; CDL preferred.\nWillingness to travel extensively, including overnight and out-of-area assignments as required.\nWork Environment & Physical Demands\nThis position involves continuous outdoor field work and frequent travel to project sites. 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