Utility Locator

About This Role

Safely and efficiently locate underground utilities, accurately marking their locations, completing documentation, and photographing each locate, primarily working independently in the field.

Responsibilities

• Correctly, safely, and efficiently locate underground utilities including telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer systems
• Thoroughly search for underground utilities in a designated area
• Accurately mark the location of utilities
• Complete necessary documentation for each locate
• Photograph each locate
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Work overtime, weekend shifts, and on-call shifts as needed

Requirements

• Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Computer proficiency
• Available to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed
• Able to pass a drug screen
• Safe driving record
• Able to work in a confined space
• Able to walk, bend, and lift up to 75 lbs
• Able to distinguish between colors used to identify wiring and mark underground utilities
• Able to read, understand, and reference locate tickets, maps, and prints
• Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners

Qualifications

• No prior locating experience needed, but experienced locators are encouraged to apply.

Nice to Have

• Previous outdoor experience

Benefits