Directional Drill Locator

United Telecom Systems LLC is a privately owned telecommunications company built on
years of experience with extensive knowledge in the telecom industry. UTS LLC provides
solutions for all your high demands projects including Small Cell, DAS, Tower Mods,
Overlays and fiber backhaul systems. We exist to help our client exceed expectations in the
telecommunications industry by meeting important deadlines and working with excellence at
every job we take on.

In this position, you will also be responsible for locating the Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) tooling
through an array of right-of-way and private property conditions. Safe passage of the tooling around
existing utilities and underground obstacles is the direct responsibility for the Locator.

Job Responsibilities include:
• Utilizes experience and industry knowledge to precisely locate Directional Drill head while
providing clear direction to drill operator
• Electronically record bore shot and submit as-builts to management
• Oversees and directs daily tasks and responsibilities for drill crew
• Assists with daily maintenance on trucks and equipment
• Creates and maintains safe worksites using proper signage and cones
• Tracks production and monitors material consumption
• Drives commercial vehicles to and from job site, towing a variety of trailers
• Ability to develop communication skills with customers, governing bodies, and co-workers
• Assist with routine labor (utility spotting, duct and fiber placement, equipment set-up, setting
underground structures) as needed.
• Willingness to cross-train as a drill operator.
• Assist with hard and soft surface restoration
• Travel is rare, but may at times be required
• Must be familiar with one call rules, spotting procedures, and safe utility excavation
• Effectively read design maps and establish efficient bore path
• Ensures all utilities have been spotted to ensure clear passage of drill tooling
• Assists with spotting/ potholing
• Forward thinking to assist with overall jobsite efficiency
• Position requires the safe and efficient on-road transport of various pieces of equipment
• Assist with fiber and cable placement
• Able to properly stock truck with required tools, materials, and parts for efficient performance
in the field
• Abide by all company safety requirements and help ensure coworkers are operating in a safe
manor
• Punctual attendance is vital for this position
• Regular overtime is required, ability to be called in for emergencies, when they arise.
• Responsible for complying with all company safety, OSHA, and DOT standards.
• All work is outdoors so ability to perform in all weather is required
• Hand dig and mechanical excavation required
• Safely operate and work around trucks and heavy equipment
• Performs operator and laborer tasks as needed and required

Job Requirements:
• Previous HDD locating experience required (3-5 years preferred)
• Experience running compact excavator to assist with structure placement, grading, and
general excavation
• Experience operating utility locator to assist with potholing
• Use of Subsite electronics preferred, but not required (DCI, Marksman plus)
• Able and willing to shovel consistently and lift between 50- 75 pounds
• Valid insurable driver’s license (CDL would be a plus)
• Second only to safety… have a POSITIVE ATTITUDE!
• Keen sense of attention to detail

Full Time Benefits Include:
• 401(k)
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Accident/Critical Illness and Voluntary Life
• Group Life and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Programs with Incentives
• Paid Travel Time at Full Hourly Rate
• Daily Per Diem of $50
• Hotel Paid for
• Overtime
• Opportunity for Career Growth

**Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes MVR, background and drug
testing, as well as participate in random screenings**

United Telecom Systems, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer