Horizontal Directional Drilling Locator

Job overview

The Horizontal Directional Drilling Locator role is onsite, with initial project phases in the Silver Springs, Nevada area; the listing is based in Dayton, NV. Pay is $25–$40 per hour. Etheridge Pipeline & Conduit describes its focus as safe, quality work that supports customer demand and creates job opportunities. Working alongside a driller, the locator identifies underground utilities and hazards and tracks the bore head during directional drilling. The role helps execute bores safely and accurately while maintaining equipment and supporting site production.

What you'll do

• Operate directional bore locating equipment
• work with the driller to locate utilities
• inspect bore and potholing equipment
• verify dig permits
• locate the bore head and identify hazards
• connect bore equipment such as reamers and swivels
• prepare safe work sites
• maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles
• make minor repairs
• follow company and customer safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

horizontal directional drilling locator

etheridge pipeline & conduit

dayton nv

silver springs nv

directional drilling

utility locating

bore head locating

class a cdl

osha 10

outdoor work

overnight travel

full-time opportunity

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• company-paid time off
• weekly paychecks
• career development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting describes regular extensive overnight travel, potentially for two or more consecutive weeks. A valid Class A CDL and OSHA 10 certification are required; at least one year of utility locating or drilling experience is required.

About the employer

Etheridge Pipeline & Conduit is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.