Field Operator - Traditional Locator San Jose · Mid · Full-time →

Exodigo; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Exodigo is hiring a Field Operator – Traditional Locator to scale growth and operate underground discovery tools across the US. You will identify assets with sensors and traditional locating methods, document site data, and work with R&D and operations teams on on-site issues.

The role offers an hourly rate of $33–$35 with overtime and requires extensive travel and flexible scheduling, including potential night shifts and long hours in various urban and remote environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with traditional utility locating/SUE/ underground utility locating field operations.
• Willingness to travel domestically across the US up to 100%.
• Physically demanding—able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day, night shifts possible.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground discovery tools using carts and drones.
• Identify underground assets with sensors and traditional locating methods.
• Document site interactions and operation reports in organizational software.
• Collaborate with R&D and operations managers to resolve on-site issues.

Skills

Traditional utility locating

Field operations

Travel readiness

Attention to detail

Physical endurance

English proficiency

Job description

Exodigois the leading underground mapping solution for non-intrusive discovery. Our platforms combine multi-sensor fusion, 3D imaging, and AI technologies to create complete,accurateunderground 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,transportationand government sectors.

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

As a Field Operator – Traditional Locator, you play a critical role in scalingExodigo'sgrowth. 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 )
• Identifyunderground assets using advanced technology in a variety of sensors

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

• Identifyunderground infrastructure using traditional utilitylocatingequipment and industry-standardlocatingmethods such as electromagnetic locating and related technologies
• Identifyand resolve operational issues on site in coordination with R&D and operation managers
• Document interactions, siteinformationand operation reports in organizational software.
• An opportunity to work withcutting-edgetechnology that will revolutionize the construction,transportationand utility industries.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with traditional utilitylocating/SUE/ underground utilitylocatingfield 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, andwork atnight 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 with 100% travel
• Background in earth sciences, engineering,constructionor 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,Europeand 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

Hourly Rate: $33-35/hr + OT

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Location: Across US Metros within reasonable access to major airports such as New York, Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, San Jose, etc.

Exodigoencourages 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.

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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.

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