Underground Utility Locator

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Great Opportunity for Outdoor Work and Freedom! Salary: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour. We are recruiting Underground Utility Locators in your area for a rewarding career. Our team is drug‑free and values safety, independence, attention to detail, and pride in job quality.

• Drive a company vehicle directly from home to job sites in response to routine ticket requests, emergencies, and relocations.
• Utilize the provided mapping tools and locating equipment to identify underground utilities, including electric, gas, telephone, and other communication lines.
• Mark utility locations with paint or flags and communicate relevant information to excavation personnel or authorities.
• Respond to after‑hours emergency call‑outs according to 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 the applicable state of employment
• Availability to work overtime when duties cannot be performed within normal hours
• Compliance with Vannguard's Drug‑Free Workplace Program and pre‑employment drug screening
• Self‑management and timely communication with supervisors and clients

• Drive 50–300+ 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+ mile) over uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Sit for long periods of time while driving.
• Lift and/or move 50–150 pounds.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required).

• Driver’s License (Required).

• Multiple locations.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Utilities

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour

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

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

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