Field Operator - Traditional Locator

Jibe Ventures; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Exodigo is seeking a Field Operator - Traditional Locator to scale growth in the utilities, transportation and government sectors. You will operate underground discovery tools, identify underground assets with multiple sensors, and apply traditional locating methods to map infrastructure.

The role requires domestic travel up to 100%, a physically demanding schedule, and the ability to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with traditional utility locating /SUE/ underground utility locating field operations.
• Strong attention to detail and passion for accuracy.
• Flexibility to travel domestically up to 100% and work night shifts.
• Physically demanding; able to stand/walk up to 8 hours and lift 20–40 lbs.
• Driver’s license and ability to ride in a vehicle to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground discovery tools using patented carts and drone.
• Identify underground assets using sensors across multiple modalities.
• Identify infrastructure using traditional locating equipment and methods such as electromagnetic locating.
• Identify and resolve on-site operational issues in coordination with R&D and operations managers.
• Document interactions, site information and operation reports in organizational software.

Skills

English proficiency

Drone operation

Education

Earth sciences/engineering/construction/utility mapping

Tools

Traditional locator tools

Drone and carts

Job description

Description

Exodigo is the leading underground mapping solution for non-intrusive discovery. Our platforms combine multi-sensor fusion, 3D imaging, and AI technologies to create complete, accurate underground maps that enable confident decision-making for customers across the built world. We transform the project lifecycle for our customers, who include key community stakeholders in the utilities, transportation and government sectors.

We are experiencing sky-rocketing growth and closed a historically large $96M Series B round in July of 2025.

Job description

As a Field Operator - Traditional Locator, you play a critical role in scaling Exodigo's growth. Here are some key roles and responsibilities of this job:

• Operate our underground discovery tools using patented carts and drone (for more information visit www.exodigo.ai)
• Identify underground assets using advanced technology in a variety of sensors

(Electromagnetic, magnetic, metal, GPR, seismic and more)

• Identify underground infrastructure using traditional utility locating equipment and industry-standard locating methods such as electromagnetic locating and related technologies
• Identify and resolve operational issues on site in coordination with R&D and operation managers
• Document interactions, site information and operation reports in organizational software.
• An opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology that will revolutionize the construction, transportation and utility industries.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with traditional utility locating /SUE/ underground utility locating field operations
• Strong attention to detail
• Passion for accuracy
• Must have flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the business, including domestic travel across the US (up to 100%)
• Physically demanding- must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day, and work at night shifts at times
• Able to handle equipment when loading and unloading weighing between 20 and 40 lbs.
• Driver’s License and the ability to ride in a vehicle up to four hours to travel to and from job sites

The Ideal Candidate

• Ability to travel domestically to jobs in urban and remote environments across the United States
• Comfortable working in a 2 week on/1 week off rotation
• Background in earth sciences, engineering, construction or utility mapping is highly desired
• Technological savvy, ability to troubleshoot technological issues on-site
• Excellent English - mandatory (read/write/speak)
• Ability to work in a team-goal-oriented environment.
• Comfortable working with a global team (U.S, Europe and Israel)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to proactively recommend ideas and execute planned activities
• Experience with industries such as - transportation, utilities, and construction - a plus
• OSHA 10 Certificate- a plus
• FAA part 107 drone pilot- a plus

Hourly Rate: $33-35/hr + OT

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Location: Remote (California-based preferred). Candidates should reside within a reasonable driving distance of a major airport to support regular travel as needed.

Exodigo encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to characteristics protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Learn more

Our mission is to power the next era of underground exploration - saving time, money, lives, and the planet. We are focused, intentional, confident, and hard working. We solve big problems, but we are approachable, open-minded, and love hard questions.

You can learn more about us on our website or check out this short video.