Horizontal Directional Drill Locator

Job Description

The communications infrastructure team continues to grow and expand its market presence across the DMV, supporting a wide range of telecommunications customers. With ongoing industry initiatives around capacity and bandwidth, the team is consistently receiving new requests from carriers, MSOs, and other clients to expand their service lines and geographic coverage. Due to increased workload, new scopes of work, and internal advancement, we are seeking an experiencedHDD Locatorto support expanding operations.

The team is seeking anOSP Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Locatorto work on a four-person crew performing underground telecommunications and utility construction. This includes horizontal directional drilling, conduit and cable placement, mechanical excavation, and ground restoration. The crew consists of a CPM, Locator, Foreman, and Operator.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience locating underground utilities, operating and maintaining horizontal directional drilling equipment (specifically Vermeer 2440), performing test pits, conducting drill maintenance, mixing drilling mud, and supporting all phases of underground placement. Candidates should be confident navigating underground environments and capable of providing direction to support overall project completion.

• This role is100% onsite.
• Light travel is required throughout the tri-state area.
• Overnight stays are expected for jobs located more than two hours away.
• Weekend return is expected; hotel stays are covered.
• Per diem:$45.00/day.
• Schedule: approximately7:00 AM – 4:00 PM(varies by project).
• Onsite work vehicle provided (no take-home).
• Advancement opportunities available.

Top Skills

1. 5+ years of OSP Horizontal Directional Drilling and locating experiencewithin underground construction.
2. Experience withmechanical excavation, trenching, or duct bank installation.
3. Strongwork ethic, reliability, and teamwork(must be comfortable test-pitting).

Equipment Used:

• Vermeer 2440 drill
• F2, F5, and DigiTrak locating equipment
• General support equipment

IndustryBackground:

• Telecommunications experience preferred
• Open to candidates from utility, water, or related construction industries

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience “mixing mud” (drill setup and maintenance).
• Reliable, dependable, and team-oriented.
• Willing to contribute to all crew tasks to support project efficiency (not solely locating).
• Ability to perform daily maintenance on equipment.
• Comfortable working in varying weather conditions.
• Flexible, safety-focused, and committed to high-quality work.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of White Marsh, MD.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in White Marsh,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.