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Horizontal Directional Drill Locator (HDD)

TEKsystems
$28.00 - $33.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Maryland, White Marsh
Mar 18, 2026
Description Our clients communications infrastructure group has consistently grown and taken on market share across the DMV supporting all types of telecommunications customers. With the continuous industry initiatives around capacity and bandwidth demand they are consistently receiving requests form carriers, MSO's, etc. to expand their lines of business/geographical footprint. With their continued workload, additional scopes from BGE, and internal advancement, We are looking for an experienced HDD Locator to help with their increasing workload. Our client is in the need of an OSP Horizontal Directional Drill Locator who will be working with a 4 man crew to perform underground telecommunications/utility excavation, horizontal directional drilling, conduit/cable placement, and ground restoration. The crew is made up of a CPM, locator, foreman, and operator. They need to have solid experience locating underground utilities, working/maintaining a directional drill Vermeer 2440, test pitting, drill maintenance, mixing mud, etc. They use the Vermeer brand and the candidate should feel confident maneuvering around underground placements. They also need to be able to provide direction to get the rest of the job done. This role is 100% onsite and candidates should be open to light travel. Travel is expected anywhere in the tri-state area and will require overnight stays with jobs over 2 hours away. Candidates can expect to be back on the weekends, hotel stays covered, $45.00/day for per diem. Onsite vehicle, no take-home, 7-4 (varies per job), advancement opportunities, bilingual is a plus (not needed). Skills OSP, Fiber, Construction, Coax, conduit, excavation, Trenching, underground, Hardware, equipment maintenance, telecommunication, Telecom, location services, utility locating, Fiber optic cable Top Skills Details OSP,Fiber,Construction,Coax,conduit,excavation,Trenching,underground,Hardware,equipment maintenance Additional Skills & Qualifications "Mixing mud" (drill setup/maintenance) Reliable, dependable, team-player. (Locator's sole job is not to just locate and help with the drill but to be involved in all team duties to help drive project efficiencies) Provide daily maintenance to equipment. Work Ethic, Ability to Drive Company Vehicles, Flexibility, Does not mind working in various weather conditions. Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of White Marsh, MD. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in White Marsh,MD. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.