Posted 3 months ago
Intermediate Telecom Horizontal Directional Drill Locator
@ GCS Group
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
GCS Group is hiring an Intermediate Telecom HDD Locator in Red Deer, Alberta, to run SubSite locating on telecom horizontal directional drill bores with minimal direction. The work involves coordinating with Ditch Witch drill crews, identifying utility conflicts, and guiding junior locators on site. The posting states above-average hours, pay matched to experience, company benefits, and an annual Christmas bonus based on individual performance.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate SubSite locating systems on each bore
- Maintain communication with Ditch Witch drill operators
- Identify utility conflicts and ground anomalies
- Record bore data and support field documentation
- Guide junior locators on site
Requirements summary:
- Solid field experience in HDD locating on telecom projects
- Proven hands-on competency with SubSite
- Comfortable coordinating with Ditch Witch crews
- Ground Disturbance Level 2 and CSTS 2020 certifications
- Valid driver's licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Ground Disturbance Level 2, CSTS 2020, Valid driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 251
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 16
- 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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Sturgeon County, AB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | EARTHWORKSCONCRETEUTILITIESRESTORATIONFIBRE OPTICSDIRECTIONAL DRILLINGHYDROVACLANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTIONand DIRECTIONAL BORING |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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Step Into a Role Where Your Experience Gets Used
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute locate duties on telecom HDD bores across central Alberta
- Set up, calibrate, and operate SubSite locating systems on each bore
- Maintain active communication with Ditch Witch drill operators throughout bore operations
- Identify utility conflicts and ground anomalies and communicate them immediately
- Record bore data accurately and support field documentation requirements
- Provide guidance to junior locators on site regarding equipment and procedures
What We're Looking For
- Solid field experience in HDD locating on telecom or utility construction projects
- Proven hands-on competency with SubSite locating technology
- Comfortable working in coordination with Ditch Witch drill crews
- All certifications must be current and verified prior to your start date
- Self-directed with strong situational awareness on active construction sites
- Valid driver's licence
What's on the Table
- Above-average hours on sustained telecom project work
- Wages matched to your field experience
- Company benefits
- Annual Christmas bonus based on individual performance
- Full LOA and accommodations covered for those 100+ km from the work site
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES
- Ground Disturbance Level 2 training certification;
- CSTS 2020 training certification
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.
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