Utility Locator - Perth

Veris Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veris Limited is seeking a skilled Utility Locator in Australia to detect, map and verify underground utilities, ensuring project safety and accuracy. This role involves fieldwork, data collection and collaboration with locally based teams across multiple sites. Strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach are essential.

The successful candidate will work on site across regional locations, with occasional interstate travel. Experience with GPR, SOLAR?

Qualifications

• Qualifications in utility mapping or surveying or equivalent experience gained in a similar role.
• Experience with subsurface utility detection, location and verification methods.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field utility location activities and record subsurface data.
• Map and verify underground utilities to support client projects.
• Collaborate with Veris locators and surveyors to ensure accuracy and safety.

Skills

Utility mapping

Surveying

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

Utility mapping or surveying qualification

Tools

Ground Penetrating Radar

SONDE

Wands

Job description

About Us

Veris is a market leading national survey, spatial and planning business. With over 450 professionals working across Australia Veris combines innovative technologies with some of Australia’s best spatial experience to deliver an integrated approach to the full project life cycle, from initial planning and feasibility through to construction and beyond.

The Opportunity

Veris are seeking a skilled and motivated Utility Locator to join our team. The Utility Locator will be responsible for detecting and mapping underground utilities, ensuring the accuracy and safety of our clients' projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

In the role you will be required to perform field based utility location activities including the collecting, recording and managing subsurface data to meet the requirements of the client. Occasional regional and interstate work could be required on short stints.

About You

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate.

• Qualifications in utility mapping, surveying or equivalent experience gained in a similar role
• Proven skills and experience with subsurface utility detection, location and verification utilising a broad range of best practice industry technologies such as Ground Penetrating Radar, SONDE, Wands etc.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with Veris team locators and surveyors
• Strong understanding of Australian Standard AS 5488-2022 Classification of Subsurface Utility Information (SUI)
• Experience managing field teams
• The ability to understand and interpret a broad range of utility asset owner plans and diagrams
• Excellence in communication and client relationship management
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively to build the services provided
• Proven understanding of a business where utilisation & efficiency is the key to success

Our Culture

Here at Veris we value providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries.

We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.