Utility Locator

About This Role

This role involves safely and efficiently locating underground utilities for various services, ensuring public safety, and contributing to infrastructure protection.

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

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 (safety-sensitive position)
• Valid driver’s license and a 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, as well as 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