Field Locate Technician – Underground Utilities

N&S LOCATING SERVICES d.b.a. S&N; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

N&S LOCATING SERVICES d.b.a. S&N in Decatur, GA seeks a Locate Technician to oversee daily locate requests and travel up to 80% to customer sites. This role supports field operations, safety, vehicle upkeep, and timely communication with the team.

The position emphasizes locating underground infrastructure, coordinating ticket routing, and maintaining a professional image with customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of all locatable facilities (gas, electric, communication, copper, fiber, water and sewer).
• Sound verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound diplomacy skills.
• Skilled in Excel and locate ticket management systems.
• Advanced knowledge of various facility records/prints.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.

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

Facility knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Diplomacy

Ticket management systems

Facility records/prints

Attention to detail

Decision making

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Locate ticket management

Job description

N&S LOCATING SERVICES d.b.a. S&N in Decatur, GA seeks a Locate Technician to oversee daily locate requests and travel up to 80% to customer sites. This role supports field operations, safety, vehicle upkeep, and timely communication with the team.

The position emphasizes locating underground infrastructure, coordinating ticket routing, and maintaining a professional image with customers and partners.