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At North Sky Communications, LLC, as a Drill Locator, you will play a critical role in supporting directional drilling operations by accurately tracking, locating, and marking both standard and complex underground utilities with flags and paint to ensure drilling projects are executed safely, precisely, and efficiently.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships,  pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

• Track horizontal directional drill (HDD) drill heads, bore paths, depth, and pitch in real time using specialized walkover locating systems and detection equipment.

• Read and interpret utility maps, engineered bore prints, and job site blueprints to plan accurate drill paths and identify potential utility crossings.

• Mark standard and complex underground utilities with paint and flags prior to and during drilling operations.

• Communicate continuously and effectively with HDD rig operators, crew members, excavators, and utility representatives to ensure safe clearances and head tracking.

• Assist the directional drilling crew with pot-holing/pothole verification and light hand-digging to expose existing utilities safely before drilling.

• Document all locates, bore path records, and utility verification logs accurately.

• Troubleshoot complex or high-profile locates and navigate radio frequency interference (RFI) during horizontal directional drilling operations.

• Work overtime, travel, and handle on-call/after-hours responsibilities as required.

• Perform all duties safely across various weather conditions and field environments.

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience directly supporting horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operations and walkover locating systems.

• Strong working knowledge of directional bore path tracking, pitch/depth readings, and utility conflict mitigation.

• Valid State driver's license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable driving record

 
Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely: work alone in remote locations with arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle, squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, lift up to 55 pounds, use keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally: use portable ladder, work in confined spaces, and climb stairs