Field Locate Technician — 80% Travel, Safety‑Focused

N&S LOCATING SERVICES d.b.a. S&N; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

N&S LOCATING SERVICES d.b.a. S&N is seeking a Locate Technician to oversee assigned locate requests daily in Atlanta, GA. The role reports to the Area or Local Manager and requires travel up to 80% in varied conditions.

You will manage ticket routing, respond to customer queries, ensure field and vehicle safety, and maintain equipment while presenting a professional image to clients and the community. Must be prepared for overtime and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of locatable facilities (gas, electric, copper, fiber, water/sewer) and underground infrastructure.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Diplomacy and customer-facing diplomacy skills.
• Familiarity with ticket management systems and field software.
• Advanced knowledge of facility records/prints.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages ticket routing per service area.
• Responds to customer queries in a timely manner and communicates with the team.
• Responsible for field safety, locate request, vehicle safety, and vehicle maintenance.
• Maintains a clean vehicle.
• Projects a positive image of the organization to customers, industry, and community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Facilities knowledge

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Ticket systems

Facility records

Organizational skills

Decision making

Tools

Excel

PDF

KMZ

JPEG

Job description

N&S LOCATING SERVICES d.b.a. S&N is seeking a Locate Technician to oversee assigned locate requests daily in Atlanta, GA. The role reports to the Area or Local Manager and requires travel up to 80% in varied conditions.

You will manage ticket routing, respond to customer queries, ensure field and vehicle safety, and maintain equipment while presenting a professional image to clients and the community. Must be prepared for overtime and on-call duties.