Join a Team That Invests in Your Future
Coastal Fiber is a privately owned utility construction company building fiber optic networks throughout the East Coast. We promote from within whenever possible and reward employees based on performance—not seniority.
We are looking for an experienced HDD Drill Locator to work alongside one of our drill operators installing underground conduit for fiber optic cable.
This is not an entry-level position. Previous locating experience is required.
What You'll Do
- Locate and guide horizontal directional drill heads during underground bores
- Assist with bores up to approximately 1,500 feet
- Maintain accurate drill paths while avoiding existing utilities
- Set up and verify locating equipment
- Communicate continuously with the Drill Operator
- Read utility locate marks and construction plans
- Help expose existing utilities using a mini excavator when needed
- Keep accurate records of completed work
- Support the crew with daily setup and cleanup
- Follow all company safety procedures
- Minimum 3 years of HDD locating experience
- Minimum 3 years operating mini excavators
- Experience locating underground utility bores for fiber optic or utility construction
- Strong understanding of underground utility locating
- Ability to read utility locate markings and plans
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Reliable transportation
- Strong communication skills
