What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Locate Technician / Damage Prevention Specialist position at UtiliSource LLC?
Job Description
Position Details:
The Damage Prevention Specialist / Locate Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and integrity of underground utilities. This position is responsible for accurately identifying, locating, and marking subsurface utilities to mitigate risks associated with excavation and construction activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Incorporated in 2019, UtiliSource is built on 40 years of utility construction experience and more than 25 years of communication engineering experience. We are an end-to-end, turn-key products and solutions provider, transforming our client’s problems and needs into field-first solutions.
Whether its Engineering & Design, GIS or Compliance-driven Utility Services, we will listen carefully to understand your needs and collaborate with you to craft a unique solution that fits your project needs. Our OpSource.io technology platform is designed to help keep you informed about the status of your project, of any updates, and of changing demands.
If you are an Electric or Telecommunications Cooperative, Municipality, Tribal Entity or Utility Construction company, we will work to be connected at multiple levels within your organization to ensure we remain on target. At UtiliSource, we develop solutions that your people will actually use and actually need.
If you are an ISP or Co-Op with Fiber subsidiaries, our specialized project management and inspection services ensure that the design, deployment, and operation meet the required standards and specifications for your projects.
Our reputation is built on honesty, integrity, and reliability. We will not sell you a product or service that we do not believe will add value to and solve problems for your organization.
Incorporated in 2019, UtiliSource is built on 40 years of utility construction experience and more than 25 years of communication engineering experience. We are an end-to-end, turn-key products and solutions provider, transforming our client’s problems and needs into field-first solutions. Whether its Engineering & Design, GIS or Compliance-driven Utility Services, we will listen carefully to understand your needs and collaborate with you to craft a unique solution that fits your project needs. Our OpSource.io technology platform is designed to help keep you informed about the status of your project, of any updates, and of changing demands. If you are an Electric or Telecommunications Cooperative, Municipality, Tribal Entity or Utility Construction company, we will work to be connected at multiple levels within your organization to ensure we remain on target. At UtiliSource, we develop solutions that your people will actually use and actually need. If you are an ISP or Co-Op with Fiber subsidiaries, our specialized project management and inspection services ensure that the design, deployment, and operation meet the required standards and specifications for your projects. Our reputation is built on honesty, integrity, and reliability. We will not sell you a product or service that we do not believe will add value to and solve problems for your organization.
Position Details:
- Company: Utilisource
- Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: $19 - $24 per hour
- 401(k) with matching
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Disability and AD&D insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off and training
- Parental leave
- Company-provided truck and fuel card
- Profit-sharing and referral program
- Quarterly Safety Bonus: safe driving company vehicle
The Damage Prevention Specialist / Locate Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and integrity of underground utilities. This position is responsible for accurately identifying, locating, and marking subsurface utilities to mitigate risks associated with excavation and construction activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive underground utility mapping, including telecommunications, electric, gas, water, and sewer lines.
- Utilize GPS data collection technology to document and update utility locations.
- Identify potential infrastructure obstacles and recommend alternative solutions to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Collaborate with contractors and utility locate teams to prevent infrastructure damage.
- Maintain and operate GPS RTK equipment, handheld devices, and a company-assigned vehicle.
- Utilize mobile data collection software to document findings and communicate with engineers, clients, and project managers.
- Strong attention to detail with a safety-first mindset
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently
- Excellent communication skills for interactions with contractors and the general public
- Ability to follow technical instructions and problem-solve in dynamic field environments
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent (vocational training preferred)
- Experience: Minimum of one year in utility locating or related fields (e.g., HDD, heavy equipment operation, vac truck operation)
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for extended periods, and work in diverse weather conditions.
- Licensing: Valid driver’s license required.
- Outdoor, field-based role within a construction setting
- Day shift, in-person work required
Incorporated in 2019, UtiliSource is built on 40 years of utility construction experience and more than 25 years of communication engineering experience. We are an end-to-end, turn-key products and solutions provider, transforming our client’s problems and needs into field-first solutions.
Whether its Engineering & Design, GIS or Compliance-driven Utility Services, we will listen carefully to understand your needs and collaborate with you to craft a unique solution that fits your project needs. Our OpSource.io technology platform is designed to help keep you informed about the status of your project, of any updates, and of changing demands.
If you are an Electric or Telecommunications Cooperative, Municipality, Tribal Entity or Utility Construction company, we will work to be connected at multiple levels within your organization to ensure we remain on target. At UtiliSource, we develop solutions that your people will actually use and actually need.
If you are an ISP or Co-Op with Fiber subsidiaries, our specialized project management and inspection services ensure that the design, deployment, and operation meet the required standards and specifications for your projects.
Our reputation is built on honesty, integrity, and reliability. We will not sell you a product or service that we do not believe will add value to and solve problems for your organization.
Incorporated in 2019, UtiliSource is built on 40 years of utility construction experience and more than 25 years of communication engineering experience. We are an end-to-end, turn-key products and solutions provider, transforming our client’s problems and needs into field-first solutions. Whether its Engineering & Design, GIS or Compliance-driven Utility Services, we will listen carefully to understand your needs and collaborate with you to craft a unique solution that fits your project needs. Our OpSource.io technology platform is designed to help keep you informed about the status of your project, of any updates, and of changing demands. If you are an Electric or Telecommunications Cooperative, Municipality, Tribal Entity or Utility Construction company, we will work to be connected at multiple levels within your organization to ensure we remain on target. At UtiliSource, we develop solutions that your people will actually use and actually need. If you are an ISP or Co-Op with Fiber subsidiaries, our specialized project management and inspection services ensure that the design, deployment, and operation meet the required standards and specifications for your projects. Our reputation is built on honesty, integrity, and reliability. We will not sell you a product or service that we do not believe will add value to and solve problems for your organization.
Salary : $19 - $24
