HDD Locator/Operator - Southwest Region (Arizona)

Overview

Operate and locate HDD equipment, ensuring safety and quality in underground construction.

Key Responsibilities

• safety equipment
• tool operation
• hdd operation
• bore locating
• field labor
• accuracy assurance

Tasks

-Ensure that safety equipment is used properly at all times and that work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner. -Will be required to operate tampers, jackhammers or misc. hand tools when needed will also work in the field with the crews completing work -Accountable to ensure accuracy related to tasks and follow all policies and procedures related to safety, quality and production -Ensure safety in work areas at all times according to policies and procedures for all drilling rig operations -Primary job duties will be operating and maintaining HDD equipment and locating bores, job functions will include general labor functions as directed by the project Foreman

Requirements

• dci locating
• vacuum potholing
• hdd experience
• cdl
• jha
• safety

What You Bring

-Must be well-organized in proper setup and bore planning methodology -Must be proficient in DCI locating equipment and software or equivalent -Must have a keen sense of assessing good bore rig set up, down-hole tooling and fluid mixing prior to starting construction -Must be 21 years old -Must be able to perform physical manual labor duties within the workday -Must be proficient in using various vacuum potholing equipment -Must be very safety conscientious and involved in new site Job Hazard Analysis - JHA's prior to starting construction -Minimum 3-5 years' experience in locating and/or operating Vermeer and Ditch Witch horizontal directional drilling equipment -Must know rod and radius limitations, understand pulling and placing mud volume calculations -Be able to follow company guidelines in regard to acceptable conduct when dealing with customers, fellow employees and the public. -CDL Class A driver license with tanker endorsement and clean driving record

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Benefits

-Company provided long term disability -5 Days' vacation pay (accrued) -5 Days' holiday pay (accrued) -Company provided life insurance; additional life insurance offered -401k Retirement offered -3 Days sick pay (accrued) -Medical benefit plans offered -Dental and Vision offered -Critical Illness offered -Flexible Spending Account offered

About Hylan

-It operates nationwide with expertise in complex projects, including fiber and wireless networks, EV charging, and municipal systems. -In 2025, it expanded its capabilities with the launch of a Pipeline Division, focusing on gas-pipeline construction, horizontal drilling, maintenance, and hydrostatic testing. -Its services encompass communications networks, electrical grids, smart-city technology, EV infrastructure, and high-integrity pipelines. -After a leadership buy-out by its CEO and President, the company unified its divisions under the 'one HYLAN' brand, strengthening its national presence. -Its project portfolio includes small-cell and fiber installations, EV stations, intelligent traffic systems, and critical pipeline works. -It uniquely combines municipal connectivity expertise with heavy-civil pipeline services, setting it apart as a versatile infrastructure provider.

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Security Clearance

-must complete and pass a background check, drug screen, and dot physical.