Experienced Telecom Horizontal Directional Drill Locator
Confidential
Posted: April 15, 2026
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Quick Summary
Experienced Telecom HDD Locator with 10+ years of experience in telecom and underground utility projects, with a strong background in SubSite equipment and complex bores.
Required Skills
Job Description
We Need a Locator Who's Done This Before — Many Times
GCS Group is hiring an Experienced Telecom HDD Locator for our Red Deer operations. We're not posting this role because we need someone to learn on the job. We're posting it because our project volume demands a locator who brings years of real-world HDD experience, deep familiarity with SubSite equipment, and the judgment to handle complex bores in congested utility corridors without missing a beat.
If you've spent years on telecom and underground utility projects and you take pride in the accuracy and safety of your work, you'll fit right in with how GCS Group operates. We run a professional crew and we compensate accordingly.
Your Responsibilities
Own all locate functions on telecom HDD bores — no hand-holding required
Operate SubSite locating systems with full proficiency across challenging site conditions
Serve as the primary communication link between locating and Ditch Witch drill operations
Lead pre-bore utility verification and coordinate with one-call and potholing where required
Catch and communicate problems early — grade issues, utility proximity, bore deviation
Maintain thorough bore logs and as-built field records
Set the tone for how locating gets done on site — safely, accurately, and professionally
Experience & Qualifications
Years of hands-on HDD locating experience on telecom or underground utility projects
Expert-level operation of SubSite locating equipment in varied conditions
Extensive experience working alongside Ditch Witch HDD drill crews
All certifications fully current — confirmed before hire, non-negotiable
Recognized on past crews for reliability, accuracy, and professionalism
Senior Compensation Package
Top-end pay reflecting the depth of your experience
High-hour project schedule with long-term work continuity
Comprehensive benefits
Significant Christmas performance bonus
Full LOA and accommodations for team members commuting from more than 100 km
CERTIFICATES
Ground Disturbance Level 2 training certification;
CSTS 2020 training certification
Valid class 5 license with clean drivers abstract
Experienced locators are hard to find and we know it. If you've put in the years and you're looking for a crew worth joining, GCS Group is ready to make it worth your while. Apply now.