Drop Bury Technician

USIC Locating Services, LLC in; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100%Paid training

Company vehicle & fuel card

Company phone & equipment

DailyPay

Comprehensive insurance options

401(k) with company match

PTO & paid holidays

Career Path Program (CPP)

USIC All Stars

Tenure Boots Program

Education Partnership & Scholarship

Employee discounts & perks

Job summary

USIC Locating Services, LLC is seeking a Drop Bury Technician to locate underground utilities and safely place cable lines at residential and commercial sites. You will reference records, mark facilities, and use locating equipment to support accurate trenching and burial work while maintaining thorough documentation.

Candidates should be able to work outdoors in varying weather, pass a drug screen, and hold a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to use locating equipment
• Pass a drug screen (safety-sensitive position)
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record
• Ability to walk long distances, bend, kneel, and lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to dig or bore 6-8 inches in depth for up to 100 feet
• Ability to distinguish colors used to identify wiring
• Ability to read locate tickets, maps, and prints
• Clear communication with colleagues, customers, contractors, and property owners
• Self-motivation with minimal supervision
• Previous utility industry locating/drop bury experience beneficial but not required
• Experience operating digging equipment or fiber fusion splicers preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle to outdoor job sites and perform locates and drop bury tickets as assigned
• Reference records, maps, and prints to accurately locate and mark underground facilities
• Utilize locating equipment and follow procedures to ensure accurate locates
• Operate digging equipment or hand tools to trench or bore cable lines (typically 6–8 inches deep)
• Use smartphone and company/customer software to record time worked and document underground facilities located and tickets completed
• Adhere to safety procedures and regulations, including OSHA and company guidelines
• Take and process photos and complete documentation
• Check equipment and supplies daily to ensure readiness
• Interact with utility representatives, contractors, property owners, and teammates to coordinate work
• Demonstrate professional and respectful behavior

Job description

Text JOBS to 811DIG (811344) to connect with our hiring team today!

Are you an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys independent field work and is looking to jump start your career? If you are a quality-conscious, safety focused, hard-working individual, then consider an exciting long-term career at USIC!

The USIC name and brand are highly recognized and respected for our strong commitment to quality and safety. We are America's leader in underground utility damage prevention and advanced infrastructure services, performing more than 84 million locates each year for the more than 1,400 telecommunications, electric, gas, water, and sewer utilities and municipalities we serve nationwide. Our mission is to deliver quality, efficient, safe, and innovative solutions to protect our partners' infrastructure and critical assets. At USIC, we are committed to Leading from the Ground Up.

We are looking for individuals who consider themselves problem solvers, take pride in public safety, and thrive in a fast-paced, exciting work environment. Our communities are your communities.

Drop Bury Technicians are responsible for first correctly, safely, and efficiently locating underground utilities, including telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer systems at residential or commercial job sites. Once the locating has been completed, technicians will utilize the utility markings to prevent damage to existing infrastructure while burying coax and fiber optic cable lines. The work includes thoroughly searching designated areas, accurately marking utility locations, trenching cable lines (typically 6-8 inches deep), completing driveway and sidewalk bores, maintaining accurate records/documentation, and photographing each locate and drop bury to ensure customer compliance.

Stronginterpersonal communication skillsare important, as technicians interact regularly with customers, team members, and supervisors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to expectations.

Your Responsibilities as a Drop Bury Technician:

• Drive company vehicle to assignedoutdoorjobsites and performlocatesand drop bury ticketsas assigned
• Understand and reference records, maps, and prints to accuratelylocateand mark underground facilities
• Utilizelocatingequipment and follow locating procedures to ensureaccurate,quality locates
• Operate digging equipment and/or use hand tools totrenchor borecable lines (typically 6-8 inches deep)
• Use smartphone and company/customer software to indicate time worked and identify underground facilities located and drop bury tickets completed for billing purposes
• Adhereto all safety procedures andregulations,including OSHA and company guidelines
• Take and processphotosand complete anydocumentation needed
• Checkequipment/supplies dailytoensureyou have adequate supplies and equipmentis fully operational
• Interact with utility representatives, contractors, property owners, and/or teammates to coordinateworkandmaintainfavorable relations
• Demonstrateprofessional and respectful behavior

Why You'll Love Working for Us (Our Benefits):

• 100% paid training - We're invested in you, starting on your first day.
• High-quality company vehicle & fuel card- All work-related expenses are paid. This means you won't be putting mileage on your personal vehicle for work.
• Company phone & equipment - Advanced technology you can count on.
• DailyPay - Access your pay when you need it.
• Comprehensive insurance options - A variety of excellent insurance choices including medical, dental, vision, and life.
• 401(k) with company match - We'll help you save for the long term with our competitive 401(k) employer match program.
• PTO & paid holidays - Even in your first year, so you can spend time with your loved ones.
• Career Path Program (CPP) - Unmatched in our industry. We recognize employees who strive to be the best in their roles with distinctive titles, promotions, and more.
• USIC All Stars - Our employee recognition program. Earn points for living our company values and celebrating milestones. Redeem your points for gift cards or merchandise!
• Tenure Boots Program -$200 voucher to buy a new pair of work boots on your first anniversary and every year after.
• Education Partnership & Scholarship Program - Discounted tuition for USIC employees, their spouses, and dependents through Indiana Tech (courses available online nationwide). Scholarships available for employees. Credit hours for completing our utility locator training curriculum and/or for military service.
• Employee discounts & perks - Outstanding discounts at major retailers and service providers.

What We Need from You (Our Requirements):

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods of time
• Computer proficiency and the ability to use and interpret various electronic locating equipment
• Ability to pass a drug screen (this is a safety-sensitive position)
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record
• Ability to walk long distances, bend,kneel,and liftfrequently (up to 75 lbs.);ability to work in a confined space
• Ability to do manual labor utilizing hand tools to digor bore6-8 inchesin depth for up to 100 feet
• Ability to distinguish between colors used to identify wiring and mark underground utilities
• Ability to read, understand, and reference locate tickets, as well as maps and prints
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and property owners
• Ability to perform efficiently with minimal direct supervision
• Previousutility industry/locating/drop bury experienceor other outdoor work experience is beneficial but notrequired
• Experience with operating digging equipment (vibratory plows or boringmachines) ispreferred but notrequired
• Experience with operating fiber fusion splicersis highlypreferred but notrequired

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply.