HDD LOCATOR
Company Overview: PTL is a Calgary based Civil Construction Company specializing in Hydrovac Excavation and HDD Drilling for the installation of underground utilities such as power, gas, water and telecommunications. PTL was founded on the key principle of providing our clients with the best service and best value. We are known for our commitment to “Safety, Efficiency and Reliability.” PTL’s management team and industry partners are a young and experienced group with the ability to manage projects of any scope. PTL is committed to a strong health and safety program that protects its staff, clients, property and environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operation of Falcon F5 Locator
- Layout bore path with the Driller and identify any possible issues
- Communicate precisely with Driller during entire drill shot to ensure work is completed in a safe and efficient manner
- Installation of underground conduit guaranteeing safety to the public and underground facilities are a top priority
- Safely operate a truck and trailer to bring equipment & materials to site
- Team leader, who will participate in all tasks required alongside the crew, setting an example of work ethic and solidarity
- Sets a strong production pace, relative to the infield safety rhythm
- Work to ensure company policies and procedures are being followed
- Performs daily preventative maintenance and post shift repair work when required
- Accurately read utility locates and coordinate accordingly, permits and locates are in hand
- Read and comprehend blueprints and work orders
- Setup work site including pedestrian control and traffic
- Ensure safety documentation and daily equipment inspections are completed
- Willing to work in different environments with moderate to loud noise levels
- Willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ready to work in trenches, manholes and tunnels
- Move/lift material weighing 50+ pounds
- Duties include but are not limited to the above. Additional tasks may be assigned as required
Skills and Qualifications:
- Mechanically inclined Horizontal Directional Drill locator; preferably experienced with Falcon F5's.
- Experience with Vermeer Drills
- No previous utility strikes
- Shallow utilities experience – power, gas and telecommunications
- Safety conscious
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Adaptable/problem solver
- Arrives to each shift on time, ready to work with a good attitude, ambition and professionalism.
- Knowledge of ground disturbance procedures
- Current safety tickets are mandatory: CSTS2020
- Ready to take compulsory company safety courses including but not limited to First Aid, Ground Disturbance, WHMIS, H2S ALIVE - before beginning work
- 2+ years of Calgary drilling & locating experience preferred
- Willing to work long hours, 5 to 6 days per week
- Willing to work out of town occasionally
- Valid driver’s license minimum Class 5 preferred, clean abstract and no major convictions.
- Level of experience will be a determining factor in wage.
- We ask that applicants only with the relevant experience apply.
PLEASE ATTACH YOUR CURRENT DRIVERS ABSTRACT WITH YOUR APPLICATION
Job Site: Strathmore, AB
Wage: $32.00 - $37.00 hourly
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $32.00-$37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have a clean Drivers Abstract with no violations and zero At Fault accidents?
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-08-18
