Utility Locator

Purpose

The Utility Locator is responsible for identifying and marking underground utilities to ensure safe excavation and construction activities. This role uses locating equipment, maps, and work orders to accurately identify the presence and path of underground facilities. The locator plays a critical role in preventing utility damages, maintaining public safety, and supporting field operations by delivering precise and timely locate services.

• Perform underground facility locates in accordance with company, state, and utility standards.
• Read and interpret maps, prints, GIS records, and work orders to determine utility paths.
• Use locating tools and equipment (e.g., transmitters, receivers, toners) to accurately mark underground utilities.
• Document all locate activities, including sketches, notes, photos, GPS data, and completed work orders.
• Respond to routine tickets, emergency locate requests, high‑priority projects, and re‑marks.
• Communicate clearly with contractors, homeowners, utility providers, and internal teams.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and company vehicles in proper working conditions.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with OSHA, 811 guidelines, and state One‑Call regulations.
• Immediately report mismarks, damage risks, safety hazards, or potential service issues.
• Support team members and field operations as needed.
• Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned.
• Rotate on‑call availability required, including overnights and weekends as needed.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Experience in utility locating, construction, telecom, gas, water, or electrical preferred.
• Knowledge of One‑Call systems, 811 regulations, and underground utility infrastructure a plus.
• Frequent outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

• Locate accuracy and quality audit scores.
• Number of preventable utility damages (Zero Damage goal).
• Ticket completion rate and timeliness.
• Safety compliance and incident‑free performance.
• Documentation accuracy (photos, notes, mapping verification).
• Customer and contractor satisfaction.

• Frequent outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to construction sites, traffic, and moving equipment.
• Work on private and public rights‑of‑way.
• Occasional emergency or after‑hours locate requests.
• Interaction with contractors, homeowners, utility companies, and project managers.
• Interaction with utility representatives, field supervisors, and internal crews.

• Accuracy & Compliance:
  Performs precise, compliant locates that meet company and utility quality standards.
• Field Safety & Awareness:
  Maintains required safety protocols, PPE usage, and situational awareness in high‑risk work zones.
• Communication & Documentation:
  Provides clear communication to contractors and internal teams while maintaining complete, accurate field documentation.

• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for long periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in trenches, tight spaces, or uneven terrain.
• Ability to operate hand tools and locating equipment.
• Ability to walk long distances throughout the day.
• Visual and manual dexterity.

This is a safety‑sensitive position. The employee has responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. They must perform all duties in accordance with safety regulations, company policies, and client requirements, including but not limited to following safety protocols, using PPE, operating vehicles and equipment safely, maintaining valid certifications as required, participating in mandatory safety training and meetings, reporting unsafe conditions, passing required drug and alcohol screening, and maintaining physical capabilities to perform essential job functions safely.

Failure to meet these safety requirements may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories and complies with all applicable laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in hiring decisions.