Utility Locators

Job Description

Job description

Job Summary:

The Utility Locators are responsible for pinpointing the paths of cables, pipes and other conduits that carry utilities underground. The locators’ efforts protect underground utilities from damage during projects involving excavation.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Identify and map location and depth of utilities such as water, sewer, gas, cable, oil and electric lines.
• Document interactions, site information and utilities in organizational software.
• Communicate with clients, engineers, and management.
• Use a variety of techniques (electrical, magnetic, GPS, blueprint analysis, and/or radar) to measure utilities.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Passion for accuracy.
• Self-motivated and able to work alone.
• Strong communication skills with the general public.
• Ability to follow instructions.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational school training or apprenticeship preferred.
• On-the-job training offered.
• Class E Valid Driver’s License required.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.
• Must be able to ride in a vehicle up to four hours to travel to and from job sites.
• Must be able to work in different temperatures and changing weather conditions.
• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Must have flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the business.
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule:

• Day shift
  
  

Experience:

• Utility locating: 1 year (Required)
  
  

License/Certification:

• Class E Driver's License (Preferred)
  
  

Work Location: In person

Company Description

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.