Technician, Watch & Protect

What you will do

• Monitor excavation activities to ensure work is performed safely and within established utility tolerance zones.
• Verify the presence, accuracy, and adherence to utility locates prior to and during excavation activities.
• Coordinate with contractors and excavators to schedule monitoring for high‑risk or sensitive excavation work.
• Identify potential conflicts between excavation activities and underground infrastructure and elevate concerns as appropriate.
• Document field observations, findings, and compliance through photographs, written notes, and digital reporting systems.
• Ensure excavation practices comply with applicable local, state, and utility‑specific safety regulations, standards, and 811 requirements.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of excavation monitoring activities and site visits.
• Communicate safety concerns, potential risks, and field issues to supervisors and relevant project stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Participate in pre‑construction meetings for high‑risk excavation projects to review scope, utility conflicts, and safety protocols.
• Serve as a field representative supporting damage prevention and excavation safety initiatives.
• Access tools and materials in various locations.
• Traverse job sites that may have uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
• Move materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
• Conduct visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
• Ascend and descend into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred).
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 12 years experience in utility locating, underground construction, pipeline operations, damage prevention, or a related field.
  • Experience working independently in outdoor field environments and managing multiple job sites preferred.
  • Ability to pass pre‑employment and random drug testing.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Software:
  • Proficiency in mobile technology (iPad) for reporting and documentation.
  • Knowledge of Data Fi reporting tools preferred.
  • Microsoft Suite products (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, One Drive).
• Working Conditions / Schedule /
  
  Location:
  
  
  • Primarily field‑based; must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
  • Reliable transportation required and ability to travel daily within assigned territory.
  • Travel may be required.

Full‑time WSB employees qualify for a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, company‑paid short‑and long‑term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part‑time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e‑mail us at

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.