Senior Utility Locator – Field Tech, GPR & Mapping

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 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.