Utility Locate Technician

Underground Utility Locator

Position Overview

An Underground Utility Locator is responsible for accurately identifying and marking underground utilities before excavation or construction begins. This position plays a critical role in preventing utility damage, service interruptions, property damage, and serious safety hazards. The work requires technicians to investigate difficult locating conditions, troubleshoot problems, make accurate decisions, and complete assigned work within established deadlines.

This is an outdoor field-based position that requires physical stamina, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently.

Important Job Expectation:

This position requires hard work, physical activity, outdoor exposure, independent decision-making, and consistent accountability.

Candidates should understand that the job can be physically demanding, mentally challenging, repetitive, and uncomfortable at times. The ability to perform the work safely and accurately is more important than simply completing tickets quickly.

If you are dependable, self-motivated, comfortable working independently, have determination and take pride in doing accurate and responsible work, this position provides an opportunity to develop a specialized skill and build a career in the utility industry.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Accurately locate and mark underground utilities lines
• Operate electronic locating equipment and related technology.
• Read and interpret utility records, maps, locate information, and field conditions.
• Troubleshoot difficult, congested, or conflicting locate conditions.
• Investigate discrepancies between utility records and actual field conditions.
• Complete assigned locate requests accurately and within required deadlines.
• Take clear photographs and maintain accurate documentation of completed work.
• Communicate professionally with contractors, property owners, utility personnel, customers, and coworkers.
• Maintain company vehicles, locating equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Follow all company safety requirements, operating procedures, and applicable locating standards.
• Maintain consistent productivity while prioritizing safety and accuracy.
• Manage daily routes, workload, travel time, and priorities with limited supervision.
• Recognize unsafe conditions and take appropriate action before proceeding with work.
• Ask for assistance when conditions exceed your training, knowledge, or equipment capabilities.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates should be:

• Dependable and punctual.
• Ability to pass background check and motor vehicle record report.
• Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position.
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.
• Detail-oriented and safety-conscious.
• Capable of working independently.
• Comfortable operating technology and electronic equipment.
• Ability to identify and differentiate colors
• Able to troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions.
• Able to manage time and workload effectively.
• Willing to receive instruction, accept coaching, and continuously improve.
• Willing to take responsibility for mistakes and correct them.

LOCATORS ARE PROVIDED:

• 100% paid training
• Company vehicle – All vehicle expenses paid
• Company phone, locating equipment, and tools
• Advancement opportunities – We promote from within the company
• Paid holidays
• Full health benefits after 60 days of employment
• 401k after 1 year of employment
• Weekly pay
• Direct deposit

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• 1. Are you available to work M–F, 8AM–5PM?

☐ Yes
☐ No
2. Are you able to work Saturdays, overtime, schedule changes, and occasional on-call shifts when needed?
☐ Yes
☐ No
3. Are you comfortable working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions?
☐ Yes
☐ No
4. Are you comfortable working independently while managing your own workload and daily assignments?
☐ Yes
☐ No
5. Do you have a valid driver’s license and a reliable driving history?
☐ Yes
☐ No
6. Are you able to pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check?
☐ Yes
☐ No
7. Are you comfortable walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and carrying utility locating equipment throughout the workday?
☐ Yes
☐ No
8. Are you comfortable working around construction areas, roads, traffic, private property, and uneven terrain?
☐ Yes
☐ No
9. May we contact your previous employer?
☐Yes
☐No

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $20 - $22