Jordan Casper
Horizontal Directional Locator, Driller
Duluth,MN
Summary
HDD locator/ operator with 5+ years of underground utility construction experience across the Midwest. Strong in congested conditions with confidence, planning/ painting potholes for best running route fit for installation, verifying crossings, and communicating the plan to everyone clearly. Reliable, steady worker who shows up on time, prepared, locates existing cables or unmarked when needed, helps crews hit goals without cutting corners. Open to travel/relocation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
DB Operator / Drill Locator
LaPointe Utilities Inc
Scanlon
07.2025 - Current
- Locate and support drilling operations using DigiTrak (F2, F5, F5+) to maintain accurate line/grade and safe separation.
- Plan and complete potholing/daylighting at crossings; visually verify utilities and document depths for reference.
- Troubleshoot field issues, work with what I’ve got to keep work moving safely.
- Operate support equipment (hydro vac, mini excavator, skid steer) as needed to match production demands.
- Maintain a clean work area and support restoration/cleanup at the end of the day.
- Follow instructions and keep on task, I can work alone or with others very well. I enjoy working and love having a team environment who’s got the same mindset of getting jobs done.
DB Operator / Drill Locator
MP Nexlevel, LLC
Minneapolis
07.2020 - 01.2024
- Primary locator on HDD projects across the Midwest using DigiTrak F2 Falcon and additional guidance systems as required.
- Supported exposure planning and potholing/daylighting to reduce risk at crossings and protect existing utilities.
- Coordinated with operators and foremen to keep crews productive while maintaining safe drilling practices.
- Assisted with training newer locators/operators on callouts, locating fundamentals, and jobsite expectations.
- Performed utility locating with Subsite UtiliGuard/Vivax per scope.
- Got Foreman experience leading a smaller crew in which we did whatever it took to keep production up to par.
DB Operator / Drill Locator
JDR Companies
Minneapolis
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Located and supported drilling on a Ditch Witch JT20; maintained controlled crossings through accurate callouts.
- Worked in congested corridors; supported safe separation by verifying utilities through potholing/daylighting.
- Operated the JT20 as needed and assisted with daily coordination to keep production organized and on track.
- Built a cell tower most the harder labor work but got experience being around it.
- More Foreman experience with a greener crew but we made it work.
- Used Boxes to thaw ground in key spots for the day after installing.
- Wanted to take a winter off the road so I tried it out here and it just wasn’t what I was expecting, great company just wasn’t my fit at the time.
Laborer / Operator
JCS Inc
Bemidji
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Supported fiber installation operations including prep, handling materials, and restoration.
- Located for a Ditch Witch JT9 then moved to a Vermeer 23x30; assisted with basic maintenance and cleanup.
- Mainline plow crew labored to maintain the 2 miles a day they wanted before eventually getting on the drill to keep the plow moving which help me decide bore paths better.
Laborer/Drill Locator
Direct Bore
Forest Lake
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Operated hydro vac or shovel to find existing utilities
- Assisted in site preparation and material handling for projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Fused pipes for sewer service lines running from home to main.
- Located for sewer + water service line installation to home. (Sub contract pipe only installs)
- Worked with the city of Forest Lake boring the interstate and other roads through the city.
Education
Diploma -
Grand Rapids Senior High School
Grand Rapids, MNSome College (No Degree) - Two Year Lineman Program - Completed First Year
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Wadena, MNSkills
- HDD locating & operating
- Utility locating
- Equipment operation
- Site safety protocols
- Blueprint reading
- Project coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Crew leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Operational documentation
Certification
- DOT Physical Certification, 07/25, 07/27
- CDL Permit (all endorsements except hazardous materials), 06/26
- Driver’s License, Authorized to work in the U.S.
Field Highlights
- Completed complex bores and crossings in congested corridors by combining exposure planning with steady locating callouts.
- Performed a river crossing approximately 400 ft with depth reaching roughly 60 ft (profile/conditions dependent).
- Supported high-production days (conditions/scope dependent), maintaining safe tolerances and communication.
- Drilled in most terrain across the Midwest with good success.
Systems Equipment
DigiTrak F2, F2 Falcon, F5, F5+, Subsite UtiliGuard, Vivax (utility locating), Ditch Witch JT9, JT20, Vermeer 10x15, 20x22, 23x30, 24x40, Hydro Vac Trailers + Trucks, Mini Excavator, Skid Steer, Backhoe
Timeline
DB Operator / Drill Locator
LaPointe Utilities Inc
07.2025 - Current
DB Operator / Drill Locator
JDR Companies
12.2021 - 04.2022
DB Operator / Drill Locator
MP Nexlevel, LLC
07.2020 - 01.2024
Laborer / Operator
JCS Inc
03.2019 - 02.2020
Laborer/Drill Locator
Direct Bore
08.2018 - 12.2019
Diploma -
Grand Rapids Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - Two Year Lineman Program - Completed First Year
Minnesota State Community And Technical College