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Utility Line Locator

YMC Young Management & Consulting
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2026
  • UtiliQuest is now hiring experienced Utility Line Locators and those wishing to start a new career!
  • Entry level roles for those with related industry experience (such as construction, landscaping, pest control and military veterans)
  • 100% Paid Training
  • Company laptop, phone and equipment
  • Company Vehicle and fuel card
  • Work boot voucher (Red Wing)
  • Advancement opportunities and career growth
  • Military Veterans are encouraged to apply

What You’ll Do… (essential Functions)

  • Use a lap-top computer or other devices to receive, document and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours.
  • Read and interpret utility maps / prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
  • Use assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel, regarding underground facilities.
  • Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark under-ground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
  • Perform light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary.
  • Provide accurate documentation and or sketches related to all locates completed.
  • Receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements.
  • Operate company vehicles in a safe manner and maintain a professional appearance
  • Be able to perform manhole entry using assigned equipment and safety devices
  • Perform work in all weather conditions, during normal and after hours.
  • Regular use of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools
  • Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist; standing and or walking for extended periods of time
  • Ability to carry 3-5 lb electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 50 pounds or lifting in excess of 50 lbs with tool aids.
  • Hearing and speaking to exchange information
  • The employee shall follow all safety rules at all times.
  • Will need to have the ability to work a flexible schedule (some evenings and weekends) as ticket/production load requires.
  • Employee will respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotation

Transferable or related skills for this role: Maintenance, Technician, route driver, meter reading, landscaping, working outdoors, pest control, surveying, military, ready to work

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • You are at least 18 years old
  • You are authorized to work in the United States for this company
  • High School Diploma, GED equivalent, relevant work experience, or a combination of education and work experience preferred
  • Valid State driver's license (cannot be considered Provisional), including an MVR record that is deemed acceptable by the company.
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment requirements
  • Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment. (shovels, screw drivers, wrenches, and ped keys etc.)
  • Ability to carry 3-5 lb electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 50 pounds or lifting in excess of 50 lbs with tool aids.

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