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Advanced Locate Technician

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Utility Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 64000 USD Yearly USD 42000.00 64000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Utilize advanced observational skills and deductive reasoning to identify, locate, and mark all utilities within the specified job scope.
  • Possess troubleshooting skills and be willing and able to learn new procedures and technologies.
  • Mark ALL facilities regardless of ownership or type, including sewer, electric, abandoned facilities, chemical transport, and other exotic utilities.
  • Maintain a professional and positive attitude.
Requirements
  • Must have at least 1 year of private locating experience with a demonstrated commitment to quality and attention to detail or 2 years of public locating experience with exposure to multiple utility types
  • Experience reading CAD, GIS, and Micro Station files is a plus
  • Candidates must be able to pass a 'fit to work' physical examination
  • Over time, after-hours work and be available for some overnight travel
  • Detail-oriented and able to maintain a professional and positive attitude.
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in utility locating with a strong commitment to quality and attention to detail. Proficient in reading CAD, GIS, and Micro Station files while maintaining a professional demeanor in various work environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Utility Locating Experience
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • CAD Proficiency
  • GIS Proficiency
  • Micro Station Proficiency
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
  • Utility Marking
  • Observational Skills
  • Deductive Reasoning
  • Attention to Detail
  • Private Locating Experience
  • Public Locating Experience
  • Reading CAD Files
  • Reading GIS Files
  • Reading Micro Station Files
Soft Skills
  • Professional Attitude
  • Positive Attitude
  • Detail-Oriented
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Fit to Work Physical Examination
Industry Keywords
  • Utilities
  • Sewer
  • Electric
  • Abandoned Facilities
  • Chemical Transport
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