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Experienced HDD Locator – Telecom Construction

@ GCS Group

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Red Deer, Alberta

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Overview

GCS Group is hiring an Experienced HDD Locator for its Red Deer-based telecom bore operations in central Alberta. The role locates and guides drill heads on active HDD bores using SubSite equipment and works closely with Ditch Witch drill operators. The posting offers above-average hours, pay matched to experience, a benefits package, a performance Christmas bonus, and LOA and accommodations for workers commuting over 100 km.

Responsibilities:

  • Full locate responsibilities on active HDD telecom bores
  • Operate SubSite locating equipment to guide drill heads
  • Communicate with Ditch Witch drill operators throughout each bore
  • Identify utility conflicts and make real-time course corrections
  • Keep accurate field records and as-built documentation

Requirements summary:

  • Substantial hands-on SubSite locating experience
  • Track record with Ditch Witch HDD equipment on live projects
  • Ground Disturbance II, CSTS 2020 and Class 5 licence current
  • Clean driver's abstract
  • Clear communicator who works well under pressure

Tools & skills

SubSite locating systemsDitch Witch HDD equipment
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-26
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentConstruction trades
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingConstruction site, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsGround Disturbance II, CSTS 2020
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Transit support

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GCS Group

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GCS Group - Specialty Trades | Construction Management | General Contracting

Full company description

GCS Group is a local company offering quality service in Horizontal Directional Drilling, Hydrovacing, Earthworks, Restoration, Utilities, Fibre Optics, Concrete and Landscape Construction. We strive to stay on the cusp of today's technologies, ensuring our clients get the best possible results. Capable of managing and delivering on any capacity and multidisciplinary, we foster the expertise and service that you won’t find anywhere else. Let GCS Group find the right solution for your next project. Call us at 780.818.2018.

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Reported office locations
  • 54314, Sturgeon County, AB T8T 0T8, CA
Other recorded names
  • GCS Group
  • GCS GROUP CANADA
Specialties
  • EARTHWORKS
  • CONCRETE
  • UTILITIES
  • RESTORATION
  • FIBRE OPTICS
  • DIRECTIONAL DRILLING
  • HYDROVAC
  • LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
  • and DIRECTIONAL BORING
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GCS Group is a local company offering quality service in Horizontal Directional Drilling, Hydrovacing, Earthworks, Restoration, Utilities, Fibre Optics, Concrete and Landscape Construction. We strive to stay on the cusp of today's technologies, ensuring our clients get the best possible results. Capable of managing and delivering on any capacity and multidisciplinary, we foster the expertise and service that you…

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IndustryConstruction
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersSturgeon County, AB
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesEARTHWORKSCONCRETEUTILITIESRESTORATIONFIBRE OPTICSDIRECTIONAL DRILLINGHYDROVACLANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTIONand DIRECTIONAL BORING
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Job description

The Right Locator Makes Every Bore Better

GCS Group runs active HDD telecom crews across central Alberta, and we know better than most how much a skilled locator matters. A good bore starts with good locating — and that's exactly why we're particular about who we bring onto our team. We're currently hiring an Experienced HDD Locator for our Red Deer-based operations, and we want someone who takes that responsibility seriously.

If you've spent real time behind SubSite equipment, you understand bore steering, utility avoidance, and what it takes to keep a drill crew productive and safe. That's the person we're looking for. We offer the hours, the support, and the compensation to match.

What You'll Own on Site

  • Full locate responsibilities on active HDD telecom bores from start to finish
  • Operating SubSite locating equipment to track and guide drill heads in real time
  • Working in direct, ongoing communication with Ditch Witch drill operators throughout each bore
  • Identifying utility conflicts, flagging hazards, and making real-time course corrections
  • Verifying bore depth, alignment, and path against project requirements
  • Keeping accurate field records and supporting as-built documentation
  • Helping maintain a site culture where safety is non-negotiable

What We Expect

  • Substantial hands-on experience using SubSite locating systems — not just familiarity, but proficiency
  • A track record of working alongside Ditch Witch HDD equipment on live telecom or utility projects
  • The ability to read ground conditions and make confident, informed locating decisions
  • All certifications fully current and confirmed valid before your first shift — this is mandatory
  • Clear communicator who works well under pressure and within a team

What You Get in Return

  • Consistent, long-term project work with above-average hours
  • Competitive pay matched to your level of experience
  • Company benefits package
  • Performance Christmas bonus — paid to those who show up and deliver
  • LOA and accommodations arranged for workers commuting from beyond 100 km

Certificates

  • Ground Disturbance II
  • CSTS 2020
  • Valid class 5 license / 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.

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