Utility Locator

Utility Locator – Kanaan Communications, LLC

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• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and more

• Operate detection equipment to locate and mark standard and complex underground utilities, seeking guidance from experienced Locators as needed
• Read utility maps to find underground utilities correctly
• Document all locates
• Respond promptly and courteously to excavation notices
• Communicate well with excavators, utility representatives, and company staff
• Troubleshoot difficult locates and assist in locating high‑profile cable lines as necessary
• Dig lightly with a shovel when required
• Work overtime, travel, and perform on‑call/after‑hours responsibilities as needed
• Perform work in all weather conditions

• 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for the company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
• A minimum of six months of locating experience
• Valid State driver's license (cannot be provisional) with acceptable driving record

• Routinely: work alone in remote locations, arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle, squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, lift up to 55 pounds, use keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally: use portable ladder, work in confined spaces, and climb stairs

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands‑on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety‑first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Our company is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Telecommunications