Drill Locator w/ CDL

Dycom Industries, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

North Sky Communications, LLC is seeking a Locator II in the San Jose area to mark underground utilities and read maps, ensuring safety and efficiency on site.

You will respond to excavation notices, document locates, and work with excavators and utility representatives. This role involves overtime, travel, and after-hours shifts, in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience.
• Minimum of six months locating experience.
• Valid State driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Operate detection equipment to locate and mark utilities, seeking guidance as needed.
• Read utility maps to locate underground utilities accurately.
• Document all locates and keep records up to date.
• Respond promptly to excavation notices and communicate with excavators and utility reps.
• Coordinate with company staff and field crews for safe operations.
• Troubleshoot difficult locates and assist with high-profile cable lines as needed.
• Dig lightly with a shovel when required.
• Work overtime, travel, and be available for on-call/after-hours shifts.
• Perform work in all weather conditions.

Skills

Locating experience

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location (Short): San Jose, CA | Fremont, CA

Workplace Type: Field

Employment Type: Hourly

Discover a more connected career

At North Sky Communications, LLC, as a Locator II, you’ll mark standard and complex underground utilities with flags and paint to help ensure projects are safe and efficient.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

• Operate detection equipment to locate and mark standard (and complex) underground utilities, seeking guidance from experienced Locators as needed
• Read utility maps to find underground utilities correctly
• Document all locates
• Respond promptly and courteously to excavation notices
• Communicate well with excavators, utility representatives, and company staff
• Troubleshoot difficult locates and help in locating high-profile cable lines as necessary
• Dig lightly with a shovel when necessary
• Work overtime, travel, and perform on-call/afterhours responsibilities as needed
• Perform work in all weather conditions

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
• A minimum of six months of locating experience
• Valid State driver's license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable driving record

Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely: work alone in remote locations with arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle, squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, lift up to 55 pounds, use keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally: use portable ladder, work in confined spaces, and climb stairs

The wage range for Drill Locator w/ CDL is$32.00 - $38.00.

Why work with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.