Damage-Prevention Utility Locator | Field Technician

NACBA; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Job summary

WSB is seeking an Untoneables Locating Technician to support utility locating operations in the field. This role emphasizes locating, troubleshooting, documenting, and marking underground utilities with focus on difficult locations, ensuring safety and compliance.

You will work independently in outdoor environments and coordinate with clients and internal teams to deliver accurate locate records. You will complete daily reports on a company-provided iPad, gather field data, and contribute to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–4+ years utility locating experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PE and Steel Gas lines and components.
• Knowledge in Damage Prevention.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record required.
• Ability to pass Operator Qualification modules and other required training.
• Knowledge of local 811 processes, locate laws, and utility marking requirements preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps, prints, construction plans, and as-built documentation.
• Ability to perform accurate, high-quality utility locates.
• Experience with ticket management systems preferred.
• Familiarity with construction processes, installation methods, utility mapping, and as-built documentation preferred.
• Survey or field data collection experience preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a field-based team.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office programs, iPads, electronic reporting systems, and field technology.
• Commitment to working safely and providing high-quality, ethical service.
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to perform work at multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform utility locating duties with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and compliance.
• Respond to locate requests within required legal and client timeframes.
• Locate and mark underground utilities, including gas, using APWA color standards.
• Read and interpret utility maps, prints, as-built records, and construction plans.
• Operate and use electronic locating equipment and general field tools.
• Troubleshoot difficult or unlocatable buried facilities using approved methods.
• Assist in the unlocatable process by gathering field information and documenting findings.
• Verify and document compliance requirements during field operations.
• Complete daily inspection reports, locate documentation, photos, and other records electronically.
• Gather field data, prepare accurate records, and document measurements for future use.
• Track quantities, materials, mapping accuracy, and as-built documentation.
• Communicate work scopes and project updates with teams, clients, and staff.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and submit required daily documentation.
• Document and report incidents, near misses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Complete and maintain Operator Qualification modules and other training.
• Navigate to multiple job sites daily and work in various outdoor conditions.
• Assist in kickoff prep by gathering and organizing equipment.
• Perform onsite inspections for Hydrovac contractor work.
• Monitor excavation around Plastic/Steel pipe.
• Oversee tracer wire and marker ball installations to standards.
• Oversee test point installations to company standards.

Skills

Safety-focused

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent fieldwork

Communication skills

Map/plan reading

Locating equipment use

Ticket management experience

Field data collection

Microsoft Office/iPad reporting

Operator Qualification familiarity

Safe driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPads

Microsoft Office

Electronic reporting systems

Job description

WSB is seeking an Untoneables Locating Technician to support utility locating operations in the field. This role emphasizes locating, troubleshooting, documenting, and marking underground utilities with focus on difficult locations, ensuring safety and compliance.

You will work independently in outdoor environments and coordinate with clients and internal teams to deliver accurate locate records. You will complete daily reports on a company-provided iPad, gather field data, and contribute to