Senior Utility Locator

Australian Locating Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive salary plus superann

Fully maintained modern companyvehicle

Training and professional development

Job summary

Australian Locating Services is seeking an experienced Utility Locator to join our Greater Sydney team. This field-based role involves locating underground services using EM locating gear and GPR, interpreting plans, and providing clear, safety-conscious reports to clients and site crews.

You will work independently with support from managers and an office team, contributing technical expertise across utility mapping, NDD and related projects.

Qualifications

• Current CERTLOC certification.
• Proficiency with electromagnetic locating equipment and GPR.
• Ability to interpret BYDA plans and assess site conditions.
• Construction White Card.

Responsibilities

• Locate and identify underground services using electromagnetic locating equipment and ground penetrating radar.
• Interpret BYDA plans, construction drawings and available service information alongside site evidence.
• Mark services clearly and professionally, communicating findings and limitations to clients and site crews.
• Prepare accurate field notes, photographs, sketches and reporting information.
• Work alongside surveyors and other team members on utility mapping and related projects.

Skills

Independent worker

Clear communication

Safe working

Problem solving

Tools

Electromagnetic locating equipment

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

BYDA plan interpretation

Job description

Australian Locating Services has provided specialist utility locating and investigation services for more than 30 years. Our capabilities include utility locating, GPR, concrete scanning, CCTV, NDD, leak detection, utility mapping and surveying.

We work across civil, infrastructure, council, commercial and residential projects throughout Greater Sydney and NSW. Our team takes pride in accurate work, practical problem-solving and helping clients make informed decisions about underground services.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Utility Locator to join our Greater Sydney team.

This is a dedicated field-based locating role, supported by experienced managers, a capable office team and colleagues across locating and surveying. You’ll take responsibility for your fieldwork, communicate findings clearly and contribute your technical expertise to a variety of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Locate and identify underground services using electromagnetic locating equipment and ground penetrating radar.
• Interpret BYDA plans, construction drawings and available service information alongside site evidence.
• Mark services clearly and professionally, communicating findings and limitations to clients and site crews.
• Prepare accurate field notes, photographs, sketches and reporting information.
• Work alongside surveyors and other team members on utility mapping, NDD and larger multidisciplinary projects.

You’ll Thrive in Our Team if You Have

• Pride in thorough, accurate fieldwork and the judgement to recognise when further investigation is needed.
• Confidence working independently, with a willingness to seek advice and support your colleagues.
• Clear communication skills and a practical approach to working with clients and site teams.
• A commitment to safety, reliable reporting and continuous improvement.
• An interest in sharing your experience and contributing ideas.

Key Requirements

• Current CERTLOC certification.
• Practical proficiency with electromagnetic locating equipment and GPR.
• A solid understanding of AS5488 and utility quality levels.
• Ability to interpret BYDA plans and assess site conditions.
• Construction White Card.

Concrete scanning, utility mapping, CCTV or NDD experience will be highly regarded, along with relevant tickets such as RIW, WPCG, ESI, Workers on Foot, confined space and gas testing.

What We Offer

• Very competitive salary plus superannuation, based on experience and capability.
• Fully maintained modern company vehicle, phone and tablet.
• Modern electromagnetic and GPR locating equipment.
• Custom AI based tools to help your field work
• Steady work across Greater Sydney with a stable, established business.
• Managers who understand utility locating and provide practical technical support.
• An experienced office team supporting the delivery of your work.
• Collaboration with skilled locating and survey colleagues.
• Training and professional development, with opportunities to broaden your skills in utility mapping and scanning.

Our Culture

We value sound judgement, honest communication and people who take responsibility for the quality of their work.

That means investigating carefully, being clear about limitations and backing each other when a site becomes complicated. We welcome ideas that improve how we work and treat utility locating as the skilled technical profession it is.