What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Locator position at Kanaan Communications, LLC?
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At Kanaan Communications, LLC, as a Locator II, you'll mark standard and complex underground utilities with flags and paint to help ensure projects are safe and efficient.
Connecting you to great benefits
- Weekly Paychecks
- Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
- Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
- 401(k) w/ Company Match
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Legal Insurance
- Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more
What you'll do
- Operate detection equipment to locate and mark standard (and complex) underground utilities, seeking guidance from experienced Locators as needed
- Read utility maps to find underground utilities correctly
- Document all locates
- Respond promptly and courteously to excavation notices
- Communicate well with excavators, utility representatives, and company staff
- Troubleshoot difficult locates and help in locating high-profile cable lines as necessary
- Dig lightly with a shovel when necessary
- Work overtime, travel, and perform on-call/afterhours responsibilities as needed
- Perform work in all weather conditions
What you'll need
- To be 18 years of age or older
- Authorization to work in the United States for this company
- High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
- A minimum of six months of locating experience
- Valid State driver's license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable driving record
Physical abilities & exposures
- Routinely: work alone in remote locations with arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle, squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, lift up to 55 pounds, use keyboard and mouse
- Occasionally: use portable ladder, work in confined spaces, and climb stairs
The wage range for Utility Locator is $ $24.00.
Why work with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.
Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Effective January 1, 2024, this position is designated by Kanaan Communications, LLC as a safety-sensitive position pursuant to Wash. SB , § 2 (to be codified at Title 49, Chapter 49.44 of the Wash. Rev. Code). As such, this position is exempt pursuant to Wash. SB , the Washington state law related to pre-employment testing for marijuana. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive (and notice to you of the same), you will be subject to pre-employment testing for marijuana and its metabolites.
Salary : $24