HDD Locator

About Us

A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), FiberTel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah’s Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions. As an advocate for economic growth in the state of Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California we understand the business of conveying information. With all that is happening in our state and nationwide, we are seeing different ways of life, work, and school. The increase in work from home and online school has put a strain on internet providers and their bandwidth. Internet Providers are relying heavily on us to continue the construction and installation of fiber optics to ensure that internet service goes uninterrupted for the people of our communities. We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics. We offer a full turnkey experience for our clients. For our employees, we offer rewarding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401k (with company match). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

About This Role

FiberTel is looking for a HDD Locator for our Albuquerque, NM location. A Successful HDD Locator is specially trained and has expertise in locating for horizontal/directional drill rigs from Vermeer and Ditch Witch and product support equipment utilizing the latest in electronics to navigate the drill stem in a trenchless operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate HDD locating equipment for installation of underground cable conduit or utilities
• Ensure proper steering based on the noted job preparations and projections
• Knowledgeable in locating to provide bend radius for steel pipe
• Able to strictly adhere to tolerances provided on engineered profiles
• Maintain bore profile plots and provide customer with directional drilling data
• Assist in locating and planning bores around existing utilities
• Assist with all aspects of the job including basic labor responsibilities
• Maintain professionalism with the public, customers, and crew
• Obtain prints & permits for all assigned jobs from Supervisor or customer
• Setup & cleanup of the worksite, plan for no return trips

Qualifications

• Prior HDD locator experience
• Operate DCI or Underground Magnetics locate systems
• Experience with wireline locate systems is a plus
• Prior drill crew experience preferred
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Possess a valid driver’s license or be eligible and willing to obtain the required license for the position. A good driving record is required.
• Comprehension of ground conditions for drilling, boring, and/or locating
• Basic knowledge of and ability to hand tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License is a plus, and may be required within 6 months (Employer assistance provided)
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.
• Willing and able to work in all weather conditions
• Able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs as needed with or without assistance

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous construction experience, preferably in the telecom or pipeline industry
• Knowledge of established Horizontal/Directional Drill Locator procedures and techniques
• Ability to perform Horizontal/Directional Drill Locator procedures and duties
• Ability to travel

Physical Requirements

• The employee will need to have the ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling.
• The employee will need to be able to regularly lift 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.