Directional Drill Locator

ASPIRE COMMUNICATIONS LLC•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions Accurately locate and track drill head using electronic locating equipment. Communicate bore path changes and depths to the drill operator. Read and interpret utility maps and plans. Monitor for existing utilities and potential conflicts. Ensure safety procedures and company standards are followed on site. Contribute proactively to a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment, in line with company safety guidelines. Effectively communicate progress, challenges, and successes with supervisors and team members. Ability to accept periodic assignments that involve travel away from immediate district office area based on client needs, business needs, and project scope. Requirements Knowledge: Understanding of materials, methods, and tools related to construction, particularly for underground utilities and conduit systems. Familiarity with DigiTrak, Subsite, or similar locating systems. Experience: 1+ year experience with horizontal directional drilling and locating. Education: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred. Licensing: Valid driver’s license required; Class A driver’s license preferred. Availability: Ability to work after hours, weekends, and evenings when needed. Willingness to relocate or travel regionally for project locations. Environment: Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather. Must be able to stand, drive, and perform physical activities for extended periods. Strength and Coordination: Physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina are necessary for tasks such as climbing, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), balancing, walking, and handling materials. Protective Gear: Must be able to wear and utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE). Exposure: Ability to work in noisy or dusty conditions, and handle chemicals, solvents, and other mechanical or electrical hazards. Travel: Regional travel required.

Requirements

Understanding of materials, methods, and tools related to construction, particularly for underground utilities and conduit systems.
Familiarity with DigiTrak, Subsite, or similar locating systems.
1+ year experience with horizontal directional drilling and locating.
Valid driver’s license required
Ability to work after hours, weekends, and evenings when needed.
Willingness to relocate or travel regionally for project locations.
Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather.
Must be able to stand, drive, and perform physical activities for extended periods.
Physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina are necessary for tasks such as climbing, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), balancing, walking, and handling materials.
Must be able to wear and utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work in noisy or dusty conditions, and handle chemicals, solvents, and other mechanical or electrical hazards.
Regional travel required.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.
Class A driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately locate and track drill head using electronic locating equipment.
Communicate bore path changes and depths to the drill operator.
Read and interpret utility maps and plans.
Monitor for existing utilities and potential conflicts.
Ensure safety procedures and company standards are followed on site.
Contribute proactively to a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment, in line with company safety guidelines.
Effectively communicate progress, challenges, and successes with supervisors and team members.
Ability to accept periodic assignments that involve travel away from immediate district office area based on client needs, business needs, and project scope.