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Directional Driller & Locator - Underground Utility Crew HDD

Directional Driller & Locator - Underground Utility Crew HDD

Omni Underground, inc.Fowler, CA, United States
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Description

Omni Underground is growing fast-and we're looking for skilled Directional Drillers and Locators to help launch new HDD crews.

If you take pride in doing things right, value your crew, and want a real path to leadership-this is it.

We're building top-tier teams to take on fiber, power, telecom, and joint trench work throughout the Central Valley. Clean job sites. Well-maintained equipment. Solid culture. Real opportunity.

Responsibilities

Directional Driller Requirements :

  • Experience : At least 2 years running Vermeer or Ditch Witch HDD rigs on active utility projects
  • Drilling Skills : Able to complete accurate bores under streets, driveways, and tight utility corridors
  • Reading Prints : Can read bore maps, follow plans, and make real-time adjustments based on ground conditions
  • Mechanical Know-How : Comfortable troubleshooting issues, loading tooling, and performing rig inspections
  • Production Focused : Keeps the drill moving while staying on target with bore depths, angles, and spacing
  • Safety-Minded : Works with awareness in live environments and around active utilities

Locator Requirements :

  • Experience : Minimum 1 year using DigiTrak Falcon, SE, or Subsite locating systems
  • Locating Skills : Accurately tracks, marks, and communicates bore paths in dirt, asphalt, and crowded areas
  • Utility Knowledge : Understands depth, pitch, roll, and spacing for different utility types
  • Hands-On : Can help with potholing, pit setup, spotting, and pulling product
  • Teamwork : Stays in sync with the drill operator to keep bores clean, safe, and efficient
  • Willing to Work : Helps with digging, cleanup, and general crew tasks when needed

    • Qualifications

    General Requirements (Both Positions) :

  • License : Must have a valid Class A CDL
  • Drug-Free : Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
  • Driving Record : Clean DMV report required
  • Physical : Able to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly and work outdoors in all conditions
  • Work Ethic : Shows up ready to work, respects the crew, and follows safety standards
  • Travel : Must be open to working across various Central Valley job sites
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    Utility Locator • Fowler, CA, United States