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Intermediate Telecom Horizontal Directional Drill Locator

GCS Group · Edmonton, Alberta

Posted 2026-09-16 · Verified live 2026-09-16

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About this role

<p>Step Into a Role Where Your Experience Gets Used</p>

<p>GCS Group runs active telecom HDD crews out of Red Deer and we need an Intermediate Telecom HDD Locator who can hold their own on a busy job site. At this level we're looking for someone who has moved past the basics — you know SubSite, you've worked alongside drill operators, and you can manage a locate from start to finish without constant direction.</p>

<p>We keep our crews working. Telecom infrastructure projects in Alberta aren't slowing down and neither are we. If you want consistent hours, a solid crew, and a company that rewards performance, this is the role for you.</p>

<p>Key Responsibilities</p>

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<li>Independently execute locate duties on telecom HDD bores across central Alberta</li>

<li>Set up, calibrate, and operate SubSite locating systems on each bore</li>

<li>Maintain active communication with Ditch Witch drill operators throughout bore operations</li>

<li>Identify utility conflicts and ground anomalies and communicate them immediately</li>

<li>Record bore data accurately and support field documentation requirements</li>

<li>Provide guidance to junior locators on site regarding equipment and procedures</li>

</ul>

<p>What We're Looking For</p>

<ul>

<li>Solid field experience in HDD locating on telecom or utility construction projects</li>

<li>Proven hands-on competency with SubSite locating technology</li>

<li>Comfortable working in coordination with Ditch Witch drill crews</li>

<li>All certifications must be current and verified prior to your start date</li>

<li>Self-directed with strong situational awareness on active construction sites</li>

<li>Valid driver's licence</li>

</ul>

<p>What's on the Table</p>

<ul>

<li>Above-average hours on sustained telecom project work</li>

<li>Wages matched to your field experience</li>

<li>Company benefits</li>

<li>Annual Christmas bonus based on individual performance</li>

<li>Full LOA and accommodations covered for those 100+ km from the work site</li>

</ul>

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<p>REQUIRED CERTIFICATES</p>

<ul>

<li>Ground Disturbance Level 2 training certification;</li>

<li>CSTS 2020 training certification</li>

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<p>If you're at the point in your career where you want the work to match your ability, GCS Group delivers that. Send us your resume and let's connect.</p>

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