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Drilling Locator - Louisiana

Full-time Employee


Louisiana

Starts

Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) review, and drug screening.

Qualifications

Fiber, Coax, CATV, ONT, Routers, Telco, Utility Locating, Bore Paths, Conduit Installation, Underground Construction, Safety, Excavation Equipment, Trenching, Hydro-Vac.

Other Requirements

Valid driver’s license required.

Job Description

Triage is seeking an experienced Driller Locator to accurately identify and mark utilities, support drill operators, and ensure the safe, efficient installation of underground conduit and cables. This hands-on role includes verifying bore paths, recording depths, operating excavation equipment, and overseeing crew quality and safety throughout all phases of underground construction.

Responsibilities:
Record tool head depths and ensure drill alignment at exit points.
Collaborate with drill operators to locate the drill head, record depths, and verify alignment.
Locate and mark underground utilities (water, gas, electric, telecom) using magnetic, radar, and electrical equipment.
Operate excavation equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, and hydro-vac units.
Walk and verify bore paths, ensuring proper clearances for installation.
Place conduit and cables in trenches, splice conduit sections, and install anchors, pedestals, vaults, and other components.
Monitor crew members and oversee work quality and time management.
Safely operate tools and equipment including tamps, jackhammers, core drills, and concrete saws.

Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends when needed.
Strong attention to safety and detail.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach, and utilize both hands and feet in aerial and underground capacities.
Work in various environmental conditions, including heat, cold, dust, wet conditions, vibration, and loud noise.
Traverse and inspect all areas of the jobsite in all weather conditions; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
Frequently lift up to 80 lbs. and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
Stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing 40–60 lbs.
Visual ability to distinguish colors, shades, and brightness in plans and materials.
Flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the business.

Contact

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About Us

Benton Triage is a trusted, reliable, and reputable leader in aerial and underground FTTH/FTTP construction. With over 20 years of experience building and maintaining fiber optic and legacy communication systems, our dedicated, expertly led teams deliver exceptional quality, safety, and customer service. We’ve partnered with many of the nation’s largest MSOs on projects spanning urban metros, rural communities, and diverse markets. Our employees are at the heart of our success. We offer a rewarding pay package, hands-on experience, and pathways for career progression in a supportive, team-oriented environment where every project matters.

As a member of our Team, you must be:
Quality-driven – Trusted resources, providing quality services without question.
Team-oriented – Collaborative and cohesive, demonstrating relationships matter.
Innovative – Providing solutions and critical thinking, with an innovative approach.

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