Underground Utility Locator — Field Tech for Utilities

Dynamic Hydro Excavations; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration based on经验

Full-time secure employment

Modern locating equipment

Ongoing training & development

Career progression

Supportive safety-focused culture

Projects across Queensland

Job summary

Dynamic Hydro Excavations in Hervey Bay, QLD, is seeking an experienced Underground Utility Locator to join our Fraser Coast team. This hands-on field role focuses on accurately locating, tracing and marking underground infrastructure before excavation.

Based in Hervey Bay, you will work across civil construction, utilities and government projects, using electromagnetic locators, GPR and DBYD plans, and you will mentor junior team members where required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Underground Utility Locator or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility networks and locating principles.
• Experience using electromagnetic locating equipment, GPR and other service locating technology.
• Ability to interpret utility plans, engineering drawings and DBYD documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Construction White Card.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a professional team.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Fraser Coast region when required.

Responsibilities

• Locate and identify underground services including electrical, telecommunications, water, sewer, stormwater and gas infrastructure.
• Operate locating equipment including electromagnetic locators and GPR.
• Conduct site investigations to determine location, alignment and depth of underground assets.
• Interpret DBYD plans, engineering drawings and utility records.
• Mark underground services using approved industry methods and standards.
• Prepare reports, sketches and documentation for clients and project teams.
• Liaise with utility authorities, contractors and site personnel for accurate information.
• Communicate findings to excavation crews and project managers.
• Maintain locating equipment and keep it calibrated.
• Follow safety procedures and project requirements.
• Mentor junior team members where required.

Skills

Underground utility experience

Utility networks knowledge

Locating equipment experience

DBYD interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication & problem-solving

Australian Driver Licence

White Card (Construction)

Safety-focused

Teamwork & independence

Fraser Coast travel willingness

Tools

Electromagnetic locators

GPR

Job description

Dynamic Hydro Excavations in Hervey Bay, QLD, is seeking an experienced Underground Utility Locator to join our Fraser Coast team. This hands-on field role focuses on accurately locating, tracing and marking underground infrastructure before excavation.

Based in Hervey Bay, you will work across civil construction, utilities and government projects, using electromagnetic locators, GPR and DBYD plans, and you will mentor junior team members where required.