Hdd Locator- Utilities and Telecom

1 week ago

Calgary, Canada PTL - Platinum Telecommunications Ltd. Full time

**HDD LOCATOR**

**Responsibilities**:

- Operation of Falcon Locator.
- Layout bore path with the Driller and identify any possible issues.
- Communicate precisely with Driller during entire drill shot to ensure work is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
- Installation of underground conduit guaranteeing safety to the public and underground facilities are a top priority.
- Team leader, who will participate in all tasks required alongside the crew, setting an example of work ethic and solidarity.
- Sets a strong production pace, relative to the infield safety rhythm.
- Work to ensure company policies and procedures are being followed.
- Performs daily preventative maintenance and post shift repair work when required.
- Accurately read utility locates and coordinate accordingly, permits and locates are in hand.
- Read and comprehend blueprints and work orders.
- Setup work site including pedestrian control and traffic.
- Ensure safety documentation and daily equipment inspections are completed.
- Willing to work in different environments with moderate to loud noise levels.
- Willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ready to work in trenches, manholes and tunnels.
- Move/lift material weighing 50+ pounds.
- Duties include but are not limited to the above. Additional tasks may be assigned as required.

Skills and Qualifications
- Mechanically inclined Horizontal Directional Drill locator; preferably experienced with Falcon F5's.
- Experience with Vermeer Drills.
- No previous utility strikes.
- Shallow utilities experience.
- Safety conscious.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Adaptable/ problem solver.
- Arrives to each shift on time, ready to work with a good attitude, ambition and professionalism.
- Installation of gas, power and telecom.
- Knowledge of ground disturbance procedures.
- Current safety tickets are mandatory: CSTS2020.
- Ready to take compulsory company safety courses including but not limited to First Aid, Ground Disturbance, WHMIS, H2S ALIVE - before beginning work.
- 2+ years of Calgary drilling & locating experience preferred.
- Willing to work long hours, 5 to 6 days per week.
- Willing to work out of town (Out of town work is sometimes required and will be compensated.)
- Valid driver’s license minimum Class 5 preferred, clean abstract.
- Level of experience will be a determining factor in wage.
- We ask that applicants only with the relevant experience apply.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$37.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- HDD Locating: 1 year (required)
- Falcon F5 locator: 1 year (required)
- Vermeer Drills: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-03

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