Underground Utility Locator

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Great Opportunity for Outdoor Work and Freedom!

Salary: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

We are recruiting Underground Utility Locators in your area for a rewarding career! Vannguard is currently seeking new team members with the right attitude in a drug‑free environment. Our Underground Utility Locators are responsible, self‑motivated individuals who enjoy the freedom of working outdoors. We will train the right individual who is committed to safety, comfortable working on their own, pays close attention to detail, and takes pride in completing a job well done.

• Drive a company vehicle directly from home to job sites in response to routine ticket requests, emergencies, and relocates.
• Utilize the provided mapping tools and other location information, along with locating equipment, to locate underground utilities including, but not limited to, electric, gas, telephone, and other communication lines.
• Indicate utility locations through paint, flags, and communicate other relevant information to excavation personnel or other appropriate authorities.
• Respond to after‑hours emergency call‑outs in accordance with the established rotation schedule.

• Company vehicle
• Paid training
• Competitive wages
• Dental, health, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Overtime

• Computer skills
• Valid driver’s license in applicable state of employment
• Ability to work overtime when duties cannot be performed within a normal work schedule
• Subject to Vannguard’s Drug‑Free Workplace Program and completion of a pre‑employment drug screening
• Able to self‑manage and communicate with supervisors and clients in a timely manner

• Drive 50 to 300+ miles daily as required by the assigned geographic locating area
• Get in and out of a vehicle 50+ times a day
• Stand and walk lengthy distances (1+ miles) over uneven terrain in all weather conditions
• Sit for long periods of time while driving
• Lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions

• High school or equivalent (required)

• Driver’s license (required)

• Multiple locations

Full‑time

This position is outdoors and involves minimal contact and interaction with others.

• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

• Computer skills: 1 year (preferred)
• Utility locating: 1 year (preferred)

• A job for which military‑experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Utilities