Underground Utility Locator (EXPERIENCED)

The Underground Utility Locator is responsible for ensuring the customer can safely dig without damaging underground utility infrastructure by literally painting a picture with spray paint and flags on the surface to show what lies beneath.

Essential Goals, Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and interpret utility maps to identify size and type of underground utilities
• Accurately mark the location of underground utilities
• Work after hours on call when scheduled
• Perform work in all weather conditions
• Receive and respond to locate tickets during normal and after hours in accordance with time requirements via computer and cell phone:
• Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark underground utilities within set accuracy limits
• Use a shovel to expose buried utilities when necessary
• Take pictures and document all information required for each locate ticket
• Safely operate company vehicle
• Maintain a professional appearance and abide by company dress code
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all parties involved, including but not limited to customers, homeowners and contractors
• Ensure proper maintenance of all equipment used

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year experience in underground utility locating
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid drivers license, including an MVR record that is acceptable by the company.
• Must be able to pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screen
• Basic computer knowledge and the ability to use GPS/mapping systems is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to walk up to 5 miles a day in different weather conditions
• Able to use all required personal protective equipment.

Locators can operate independently and work outdoors. They are comfortable in our Toyota Tacoma work truck, and OTS pays for their gas, so no cost to commute daily. Training is all paid. You receive Paid Time Off, and 401k match after employed 90 days. Health Insurance is available within 1 month of the start date at a reasonable rate. Dental and Vision coverage is free to the employee. You receive 9 Paid Holidays each year. We provide a $100 Boot Voucher 1 time per year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay

Physical Setting:

• Outdoor work

Experience:

• Utility locating: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $20