811 Utility Locator II

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Multiple office locations

Mentoring & training

Tuition reimbursement

Community impact

Collaborative team

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Locator II to support 811 underground utility locating in Florida.

You will independently review tickets, maps, and records, apply electromagnetic locating methods, and accurately mark underground utilities while keeping thorough records. Ideal candidates have 6–10 years of hands-on locating experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel locally for daily field work.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of hands-on underground utility locating experience.
• Ability to interpret ticket instructions and maps and work independently.
• Experience with EM locating receivers and transmitters is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform outdoor field duties.

Responsibilities

• Review 811 ticket instructions, maps and records to plan locating work.
• Locate and mark underground utilities accurately.
• Manage tickets by due time, travel and field conditions.
• Escalate nonroutine conditions and seek supervisor input when uncertain.
• Assist less-experienced locators and share best practices.
• Maintain safety, equipment readiness and documentation.

Skills

Underground utility locating

Ticket interpretation

Field troubleshooting

Communications

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

UtiliSphere

Locating equipment

Job description

OVERVIEW

Requiring 6-10 years of hands-on experience as a Utility Locator or a SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering) Technician, this 811 Utility Locator II will assist with 811 underground utility locating in Pinellas County Water & Sewer. This position is for locators who can independently manage assigned tickets, troubleshoot nonroutine conditions, maintain accurate documentation, and provide practical assistance to less-experienced teammates.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Independently review 811 ticket instructions, excavation limits, utility maps, and available records to plan assigned locating work.
• Select and apply appropriate electromagnetic locating methods within your training and authorization. Verify indications and recognize interference, conflicting information, and other limitations.
• Locate and accurately mark the assigned underground utility.
• Troubleshoot nonroutine locating conditions and request supervisor or technical assistance when uncertainty remains. Escalate conditions that prevent a supported mark, clearance, or completion.
• Manage assigned tickets by due time, travel, field conditions, and required service commitments while maintaining safe, accurate work.
• Maintain clear notes, required post-locate photographs, accurate positive responses, and complete ticket records in the assigned system.
• Communicate field issues, access restrictions, delays, and service needs to the appropriate supervisor, coordinator, excavator, or client representative.
• Assist less-experienced locators with approved methods, documentation, and field questions. Share useful practices and provide feedback through the Field Supervisor.
• Support field reviews, damage or near-miss fact gathering, and corrective actions as assigned. Preserve relevant records and report facts accurately.
• Complete daily safety requirements, maintain equipment readiness, and participate in scheduled emergency/on-call coverage.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Six to ten years of hands-on underground utility locating experience.
• Demonstrated ability to complete assigned locates independently, interpret ticket instructions and maps, and recognize the limits of available locating evidence.
• Working knowledge of electromagnetic locating receivers and transmitters, troubleshooting methods, positive responses, and 811 ticket documentation.
• Ability to manage assigned priorities, communicate service risks, and seek assistance before uncertainty becomes a quality or safety issue.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assist developing locators while following established company and client methods.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly with coworkers, supervisors, excavators, property owners, and client representatives.
• Ability to use mobile devices, email, and assigned ticket-management applications, with training provided as needed.
• Ability to travel locally each workday throughout the assigned service area and meet the assigned work schedule, including overtime and scheduled emergency/on-call coverage; occasional overnight travel will be required.
• Work 50 or more hours during busy periods, as required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, carry, and operate equipment as needed on the project.
• Ability to perform the essential outdoor field duties, including walking on uneven terrain, working in varying weather, and carrying and operating locating equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record, with successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Hands-on underground electric power locating experience.
• Experience locating multiple utility types and resolving difficult or conflicting field conditions.
• Experience with UtiliSphere or comparable 811 ticket-management systems.
• Examples of improving locating quality, helping another locator develop, and producing complete, useful field records.
• Current Commercial Driver's License is a plus.
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with 811 ticket managing.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed's core values and culture.

WHAT WE OFFER

Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, you will be joining a company that puts its employees first. Here are a few compelling reasons to join the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): ALL employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programs
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on communities we serve, which is most likely a community you live in.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmental Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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