Utility Locator

HR Surveyors Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Fully maintained company vehicle

Fuel card

Laptop

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

HR Utilities is seeking a qualified utility locator to accurately locate and mark underground utilities across sites in Australia. You will use EM, GPR, and acoustic tools, interpret BYDA plans, and ensure data accuracy for project teams.

You will maintain equipment, follow OH&S practices, and contribute to as-built drawings and reports while coordinating with NDD, CCTV, and traffic management providers as projects require.

Qualifications

• Certification in locator technologies is required or willingness to obtain.
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence and White Card.
• First Aid training is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground utilities with EM, GPR, and acoustic tools.
• Interpret BYDA plans and verify utility locations on-site.
• Maintain equipment and company vehicles; follow OH&S practices.
• Produce accurate as-built drawings and reports.
• Coordinate subcontractors (NDD, CCTV, traffic management) as needed.
• Communicate findings clearly with project teams and site staff.

Skills

Utility locating skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

CERTLOC certified

Australian Driver’s Licence

White Card

First Aid training

Tools

12d software

CAD software

GPR equipment

EM locating tools

Job description

HR Utilities is a specialist provider of precision utility locating services and a proud sister company of HR Surveyors, established in 2012. Together, we deliver high-quality survey and subsurface mapping solutions across Australia.

Our team includes NULCA-trained, CERTLOC-certified utility locators operating within a Certified Locating Organisation (CLO). Using advanced technologies including Electromagnetic Locating (EML), Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), GPS and surveying equipment, we help clients reduce risk, improve safety, and deliver projects with confidence.

The role offers exposure to major infrastructure, rail and utility projects and provides an opportunity to further develop your technical skills across utility locating, surveying and digital utility mapping disciplines.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for accurately locating and marking underground utilities including water, gas, electrical, communications, sewer and drainage assets. You will also assist in coordinating specialist subcontractors including NDD, CCTV and traffic management providers as required across projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Locate and mark underground utilities using EM, GPR, and acoustic equipment
• Interpret BYDA plans and verify utility locations on-site
• Maintain and calibrate locating equipment and company vehicles
• Complete SWMS and follow all OH&S and safe digging practices
• Produce as-built utility drawings, reports and ensure data accuracy
• Communicate findings clearly with project teams and site staff
• Report discrepancies and safety concerns to the Utilities/Operations Manager
• Strong technical knowledge of utility locating technologies (e.g., EM, GPR, acoustic)
• Ability to interpret utility plans and drawings
• Strong understanding of AS5488
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in marking and recording utility locations
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines

Qualifications:

• CERTLOC certified or willingness to obtain
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence
• White Card (Construction Induction)
• First Aid training highly regarded

Desirable Experience & Accreditations:

• Exposure to Multi Channel Array GPR systems and post-processing software
• Surveying experience or familiarity with GPS and total station equipment is highly regarded
• Process and reduce utility and survey data using 12d or CAD software
• Rail Industry Worker (RIW)
• Concrete scanning experience
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay, helping you better manage your finances with consistent weekly income
• Competitive salary package based on experience, plus overtime penalty rates
• Fully maintained company vehicle, fuel card and laptop
• Ongoing training and professional development, including support towards CERTLOC, RIW, GPR and surveying-related competencies
• Exposure to a wide range of projects
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced utility locators, surveyors and geospatial professionals delivering integrated subsurface Mapping solutions
• Access to industry-leading utility locating, surveying and digital mapping technologies
• A supportive and collaborative company culture
• 40 Hour standard working week providing predictable earnings and regular overtime opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organisation

Company Overview

Established in 2012 by two directors, HR Surveyors mission was to build strong, long-term relationships with our clients by delivering high quality survey solutions tailored to the construction industry. Fast forward to today, we have over 75+ employees across 5 locations in Australia which provides us the capacity to support projects nationwide.