Locate Technician

Job Description

Locate technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities, including telephone communication lines, electric power lines, cable television lines, gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines, and sewer lines. This position ensures compliance with client and state requirements. Service duties include observing, locating, marking, and documenting underground and exposed utility locations using multiple methods. The technician may work independently or as part of a team, under the supervision of an assigned supervisor.

• Locate underground facilities by using a transmitter and hooking up to a buried facility or pedestal, etc.
• Work and walk over all types of terrain in construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial, and rural areas in all weather conditions.
• Interpret job order tickets, blueprints, and maps to efficiently route and perform duties.
• Perform locates and emergency/on‑call locates during regular, overtime, and holiday hours as needed to meet customer needs.
• Perform all work in a timely, professional, and efficient manner while effectively communicating with customers, co‑employees, and third parties.
• Communicate with the management team, contractor, and utility customer to ensure a damage‑free environment.
• Maintain knowledge of technology and tools needed for the job.
• Work with others in a supervised team environment.

• High school diploma or equivalency (GED).
• State‑issued valid driver’s license.
• Problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to read, interpret, and decipher multiple types of prints.
• Vacuum truck experience (A+).
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Background screening clearance (no violations within the last 5 years).
• Pass a DOT drug test.

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Term life insurance.
• Short‑term disability.
• Long‑term disability.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible benefits plan.
• 401(k) savings plan (matched by the company).

• Job type:
  Full‑time.
• Schedule:
  
  10‑hour shift, Monday to Friday, on call, weekends as needed.
• Education:
  
  High school or equivalent (required).
• Experience:
  
  Computer skills 1 year (preferred); utility locating 1 year (preferred).
• License/Certification:
  Driver’s license (required).
• Work location:
  
  On the road.

All employees are eligible to receive some form of company benefits. Health insurance and other benefits are available to regular, full‑time employees who maintain an average of 30 hours worked per week. Qualifying employees can enjoy paid holidays and PTO. Benefits begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

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