Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo
Apply for this opportunity

This job application is on an outside website. Be sure to review the job posting there to verify it's the same.

Apply Offsite

HDD Locator

Job

ANDERSON UNDERGROUND LLC

Houston, TX (In Person)

$62,400 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/7/2026

Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
How is this calculated?
Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
63
out of 100
Average of individual scores

Were these scores useful?

Skill Insights

Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.

Job Description

HDD Locator
ANDERSON UNDERGROUND LLC - 4.3
Houston, TX Job Details Full-time $25 - $35 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Qualifications Outdoor work Mid-level Utility locating for construction industry CDL Underground surveys Telecommunication Construction Directional drilling Communication skills Utility locating for energy industry
Full Job Description Now Hiring:
Drill Locator / HDD Locator for Anderson Underground Anderson Underground is hiring experienced Drill Locators to support traveling underground utility construction crews. We're looking for someone who knows how to locate for HDD crews, communicate clearly with drill operators, follow prints, read the ground, and help keep the bore path safe, accurate, and productive.
Schedule:
10 days on / 4 days off Week 1: Monday-Friday Week 2:
Monday-Thursday Hours:
generally averages 50-55 hours per week, but can vary depending on work, weather, and project needs Work days are typically Monday-Friday, with some Saturdays when customers allow. Crews are currently working toward an every-other-weekend-home schedule.
Travel:
flights in and out are paid for, and transportation is provided Per diem: $175 per working day Per diem is usually paid on rain days, but there may be cases where employees are sent home due to sustained weather. In those situations, per diem would not be paid and direction will come from the Supervisor.
Pay:
$25-$35/hr based on experience What we're looking for: Experience locating for HDD / directional drilling crews Ability to read prints, utility maps, bore plans, and understand underground utility conflicts Strong communication with drill operators, foremen, and crew members Comfortable tracking depth, pitch, roll, and bore path accuracy Experience working around fiber, conduit, telecom, water, sewer, gas, or other underground utilities Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions Safety-minded and dependable CDL preferred This is a great fit for someone who has solid HDD locating experience, is comfortable traveling, and wants steady hours with paid travel and strong per diem. Anderson Underground works to keep employees working through the winter when the right projects are available. Winter work can depend on project needs and having the right crew mix in place. #ZR