Experienced Underground Utility Locator

Cable, Pipe & Leak Detection; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Simple IRA Plan

Paid vacation that increases with ten

Performance bonuses

Overtime hours available

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Cable Pipe and Leak Detection is seeking an Experienced Underground Utility Locator/GPR Technician to join our team in the Temecula area. Responsibilities include reading utility maps, locating underground utilities with EM locators and GPR, and documenting findings.

Training will precede any weekend shifts, with data collection possibly expanding to GPS mapping tools. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid CA driver's license with clean MVR, background/drug tests, and

Qualifications

• High school education required or GED.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable MVR.
• Background check & drug test required.
• Experience locating utilities and using GPR equipment.
• OSHA safety knowledge preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify CPL's Core Values.
• Be punctual and ready to work.
• Greet and communicate professionally with customers.
• Read and interpret utility maps to locate underground utilities.
• Liaise with excavators, utility reps and company personnel.
• Operate electromagnetic locators to locate and document utilities.
• Locate and inspect sewer lines using push cameras and sondes.
• Use devices to receive, document, and close out assignments.
• Maintain a professional appearance while operating company vehicles.
• Be available for work in all weather conditions, including after hours.
• Adhere to safety rules and avoid unsafe acts.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Bilingual Spanish

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPR equipment

Electromagnetic locators

CCTV equipment

Job description

Cable Pipe and Leak Detection, with a 49-year history of professionalism and superior customer service, is seeking an Experienced Underground Utility Locator/GPR Technician. As part of our team, you'll perform visual inspections of designated construction areas, read and interpret utility maps, and operate state-of-the-art electromagnetic and GPR ground-penetrating radar equipment to accurately detect, locate and document underground utilities. Additionally, opportunities to collect data using GPS mapping grade equipment will be available. The schedule includes weekdays during training, potentially shifting to include a weekend day post-training.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid State driver's license with an acceptable MVR record.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check & drug test
• Proficiency in using hand tools and equipment (e.g., shovels, screwdrivers, wrenches, and similar).
• Experience locating underground utilities and operating GPR equipment is required.
• Knowledge of OSHA, state, and city/municipality safety requirements is preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus but not required.

Candidate should be proficient in using specialized equipment such as radio frequency and Ground Penetrating Radar to locate utilities. A keen ability to examine, methodically investigate, and problem solve is essential. Opportunities to learn and operate CCTV Video Inspection equipment and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify CPL's Core Values.
• Be punctual and ready to work.
• Professionally greet and communicate with customers.
• Read and interpret utility maps / prints to identify the type, size, and location of underground utilities.
• Use communication equipment to effectively liaise with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel.
• Operate electromagnetic locators to accurately locate, mark and document underground utilities.
• Locate and inspect sanitary sewer lines using push cameras and a sonde.
• Use laptop, tablet, smartphone, or other devices to receive, document, and close out assignments.
• Maintain a professional appearance while safely operating company vehicles.
• Be available for work in all weather conditions, during normal and after hours if required.
• Adhere to all safety rules and avoid engaging in unsafe acts.

We offer competitive pay ($25.00 - $30.00 per hour for a 40-hour week), employee medical insurance, a Simple IRA Plan with contributions, and paid vacation that increases with tenure. Performance bonuses and overtime hours are available. The job type is full-time.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.