Utility Locator

About This Role

This role involves safely and efficiently locating underground utilities such as telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer systems. The Utility Locator will thoroughly search for utilities in designated areas, accurately marking their locations, completing necessary documentation, and photographing each locate to prevent damage to critical infrastructure.

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 underground 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
• Safe driving record
• Able to work in a confined space
• Able to 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

Nice to Have

• Previous outdoor experience

Benefits