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Directional Drilling Locator

Turner Mining Group

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Compensation
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Location
Harmony, MN
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Class A CDL With Air-Brake Experience

Job overview

Turner Mining Group is hiring a Directional Drilling Locator. Turner Mining Group is seeking an experienced Directional Drill Locator to join a two-person horizontal directional drilling crew. This individual will work closely with an experienced drill operator to safely and accurately install underground fiber conduit and larger-diameter pipe. The ideal candidate can independently locate the drill head, operate supporting equipment, and transport the drill package using a Class A CDL.

Key focus areas include Track the drill head and communicate depth, pitch, roll, direction, and steering corrections to the drill operator., Operate DCI/DigiTrak and Underground Magnetics locating systems., and Review bore paths, utility markings, entry points, exit points, and required depths..

Successful candidates bring Valid Class A CDL With Air‑Brake Experience, Previous HDD Drill‑Locating Experience, and Experience With DCI/DigiTrak Or Underground Magnetics Locating Equipment. Important skills include DCI/DigiTrak, Underground Magnetics, Communication Skills, Work Effectively In A Two-Person Crew, Dependable Attendance, and Operate Mud Vacuum. Preferred (not required): Track Drill Head, Communicate Depth, Pitch, Roll, Direction, And Steering Corrections, Review Bore Paths, and Review Utility Markings.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

DCI/DigiTrakUnderground MagneticsCommunication SkillsWork Effectively in a Two-Person CrewDependable AttendanceOperate Mud VacuumAssist With Directional Drill OperationsDirectional DrillingUnderground FiberConduitUtility ConstructionTrack Drill HeadCommunicate Depth, Pitch, Roll, Direction, and Steering CorrectionsReview Bore PathsReview Utility MarkingsReview Entry PointsReview Exit PointsReview Required DepthsMaintain Safe Clearance From Existing Underground UtilitiesAssist With Pilot BoringAssist With BackreamingAssist With PullbackSupport PotholingDrilling-Fluid ManagementJobsite CleanupDirectional Drill SetupDirectional Drill InspectionsDirectional Drill Basic MaintenanceDrive Class a Truck and Trailer With Air BrakesTransport 40,000-Pound Drill PackagePerform General Field Duties

Qualifications

Previous HDD Drill-Locating ExperienceClass a CDL With Air-Brake ExperienceExperience Towing Heavy Equipment Using a Truck and TrailerAbility to Work OutdoorsPerform Physically Demanding FieldworkReport to Harmony Shop Each Morning

Full job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Directional Drill Locator to join a two-person horizontal directional drilling crew. This individual will work closely with an experienced drill operator to safely and accurately install underground fiber conduit and larger-diameter pipe.

The ideal candidate can independently locate the drill head, operate supporting equipment, and transport the drill package using a Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

  • Track the drill head and communicate depth, pitch, roll, direction, and steering corrections to the drill operator.

  • Operate DCI/DigiTrak and Underground Magnetics locating systems.

  • Review bore paths, utility markings, entry points, exit points, and required depths.

  • Maintain safe clearance from existing underground utilities.

  • Assist with pilot boring, backreaming, conduit installation, and pullback.

  • Operate a mud vacuum and support potholing, drilling-fluid management, and jobsite cleanup.

  • Assist with directional drill setup, operation, inspections, and basic maintenance.

  • Drive a Class A truck and trailer with air brakes to transport an approximately 40,000-pound drill package.

  • Complete approximately five drill shots per day, depending on project conditions.

  • Perform general field duties necessary to support the two-person crew.

Qualifications

  • Previous HDD drill-locating experience.

  • Experience with DCI/DigiTrak or Underground Magnetics locating equipment.

  • Valid Class A CDL with air-brake experience.

  • Experience towing heavy equipment using a truck and trailer.

  • Familiarity with directional drilling, underground fiber, conduit, and utility construction.

  • Ability to operate a mud vacuum and assist with directional drill operations.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a two-person crew.

  • Dependable attendance and the ability to report to the Harmony shop each morning.

  • Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding fieldwork.

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