Experienced Underground Utility Locator & Field Technician

Locate and Detection Specialists (LADS); Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Locate and Detection Specialists (LADS) on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Underground Utility Locator to join our Southport team. The role involves locating, tracing and marking underground infrastructure before excavation across civil, utilities, government, and commercial projects.

You will use electromagnetic locators and GPR, interpret BYDA plans and drawings, and produce precise documentation for project teams while adhering to safety and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Underground Utility Locator.
• Strong knowledge of underground networks and locating principles to AS5488.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Current Australian Drivers Licence and Construction White Card.

Responsibilities

• Locate and identify underground services including electrical, telecommunications, water, sewer, stormwater and gas infrastructure.
• Operate locating equipment (EM locators, GPR and other detection tools).
• Conduct site investigations to determine location, alignment and depth of assets.
• Interpret BYDA plans, drawings and utility records.
• Mark services clearly using approved methods and standards.
• Prepare reports for clients and project teams and liaise with authorities and contractors.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated, and comply with safety procedures.
• Occasional weekend work and regional travel may be required.

Skills

Underground locator experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Driver's license (Australian)

Education

Construction White Card

Tools

GPR

Electromagnetic locator

locating equipment

Job description

Locate and Detection Specialists (LADS) on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Underground Utility Locator to join our Southport team. The role involves locating, tracing and marking underground infrastructure before excavation across civil, utilities, government, and commercial projects.

You will use electromagnetic locators and GPR, interpret BYDA plans and drawings, and produce precise documentation for project teams while adhering to safety and client requirements.