Driller Locator – Excavation & Pipeline Construction

The Staff Pad has partnered with a full-service excavation and pipeline construction company providing comprehensive solutions for pipeline and infrastructure projects in Mabank, TX and we are looking to hire an experienced and qualified Driller Locator to support safe, accurate, and efficient horizontal directional drilling operations

The Driller Locator plays a key role in successful drilling operations by tracking the drill head throughout the bore, operating a walkover locating system, accurately reading and communicating depth, pitch, roll, and position, and guiding the driller along the designed bore path

In this role, you will also confirm clearance from existing utilities, support setup, potholing, and pullback activities, and work as an integral member of the ground crew

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Operate

• walkover locating equipment such as DigiTrak, Falcon, Subsite, or

• equivalent to accurately track the drill head throughout the bore

• Continuously

• communicate depth, pitch, roll, and position to the driller and call steering

• corrections as needed

• Walk

• and mark the planned bore path, verify utility locate marks, and identify

• potential interference before drilling begins

• Confirm

• clearance from existing utilities and direct potholing at all crossings

• Set up and calibrate

• locating equipment, change batteries and transmitters, and troubleshoot

• interference

• Record

• bore logs, including rod-by-rod depth and pitch, and support as-built

• documentation

• Assist

• the crew with setup, drill rod handling, mud mixing, reaming, pullback,

• and site cleanup

• Maintain

• traffic control devices and perform flagging duties as assigned

• Follow

• all jobsite safety requirements, including tolerance zone, hand-digging,

• and electrical strike procedures

• What We Are Looking For

• Required Qualifications

• Previous

• experience as a Driller Locator for horizontal directional drilling

• Proficiency

• with DigiTrak, Falcon, Subsite, or equivalent walkover locating systems

• Ability

• to read utility locate markings, prints, and bore plans

• Ability

• to work in active interference conditions and verify signal accuracy

• Valid

• driver’s license with no more than 2 minor violations on the motor vehicle

• record

• Ability

• to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including a 10-panel

• non-DOT or 5-panel DOT drug screen and 10-year background check

• Preferred Qualifications

• Utility

• locating experience with 811 or private locating

• Operator

• Qualification (OQ) for gas work, with covered tasks varying by gas company

• Class

• A or Class B CDL, required or preferred based on project needs

• Experience

• with vacuum excavation and potholing

• OSHA

• 10 or OSHA 30 and traffic control or flagger certification

• Interest

• and ability to progress into a Directional Driller role

• Bilingual

• English and Spanish

• Certifications

• Locating

• equipment training or certification, including manufacturer and level

• Required

• safety training, including OSHA 10, flagger, first aid, and CPR

• Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Walk

• the full bore path repeatedly throughout the shift, including across

• uneven terrain

• Work

• outdoors year-round in all weather conditions

• Lift,

• carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

• Work

• around active roadways, heavy equipment, and existing underground

• utilities

• Wear

• all required personal protective equipment

• What You Can Expect

• Competitive

Compensation

• Overtime paid at Time and a half

• Life, dental, and vision insurance available the first of the month following 60 days of employment

• After 1 year: 3 paid holidays, 1 week of vacation, and bereavement pay

• After 4 years: 2 weeks of vacation

If you are an experienced Driller Locator who takes pride in precision, safety, and teamwork, this is an opportunity to put your expertise to work on critical pipeline and infrastructure projects. Join a team where your skills play an essential role in keeping drilling operations accurate, efficient, and moving forward. Apply today !