Underground Utility Locator
Job in
Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, 52641, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Vannguard Utility Partners, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Worker, General Labor, Field/Service Technician, Outdoor / Nature
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Underground Utility Locator – Vannguard Utility Partners, Inc.
Join us for the Underground Utility Locator role at Vannguard Utility Partners, Inc.
Great Opportunity for Outdoor Work and Freedom!
Salary: $20.00 – $26.00 per hour.
Job Type: Full-time
We are recruiting Underground Utility Locators to join our team in a drug‑free environment. Our locators are responsible, self‑motivated individuals who enjoy working outdoors. We will train the right person who is committed to safety, comfortable working on their own, pays close attention to detail, and takes pride in completing a job well done.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Drive a company vehicle directly from home to job sites in response to routine ticket requests, emergencies, and relocations.
- Utilize provided mapping tools and location information, along with locating equipment, to locate underground utilities (electric, gas, telephone, and other communication lines).
- Indicate utility locations through paint, flags, and other markers, and communicate relevant information to excavation personnel or 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) with matching
- Paid vacation
- Overtime compensation
- Computer skills
- Valid driver’s license in the state of employment
- Ability to work overtime when necessary
- Participation in Vannguard’s drug‑free workplace program and completion of pre‑employment drug screening
- Self‑management and timely communication with supervisors and clients
- Drive 50 to 300+ miles daily as required by the assigned geographic area.
- Get in and out of a vehicle 50+ times a day.
- Stand and walk lengthy distances (1+ mile) over uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
- Sit for long periods while driving.
- Lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Driver’s license (required)
- Multiple locations
- 10‑hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On‑call duty
- Overtime requirement
- Computer skills: 1 year (preferred)
- Utility locating: 1 year (preferred)
Referrals increase your chances of being interviewed at Vannguard Utility Partners, Inc. by 2x.
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