Senior Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator / Locator III

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and operate HDD equipment on the most complex, deep, long, or high-risk bores, adjusting methods for difficult ground and environmental conditions.
• Plan and design bore paths, develop bore plans, and conduct pre-construction risk assessments using drawings, utility maps, and site evaluations.
• Lead utility verification and locating using systems such as DigiTrak or Subsite, ensuring clearances and resolving conflicts on critical installations.
• Establish and oversee drilling fluid programs tailored to geological and environmental requirements.
• Direct, train, mentor, and evaluate Level I and II operators, locators, and ground crew.
• Lead advanced equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning to maximize uptime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and productive work environment across the crew.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Expert knowledge of HDD equipment, methods, and locating systems across varied conditions.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and validate construction drawings and bore plans.
• Expert mechanical aptitude and advanced troubleshooting capability.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and crew management skills.
• Sound, independent decision-making on complex and high-risk work.
• Effective communication and coordination with crews, stakeholders, and clients.
• Deep commitment to and ownership of safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Benefits

TriTechne offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. The Benefit Package includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Other benefits will be detailed upon your onboarding.