Field Technician: Underground Utilities Locator

Lakewood Ranch; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

457(b) Savings Plan

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Lakewood Ranch is seeking an Utilities Locator to accurately identify, locate, and mark underground utilities, ensuring safe excavation and compliance with state and federal regulations. You will use GIS, GPS, and radar tools to detect lines and prepare clear field reports.

Additional duties include general maintenance, equipment upkeep, and supporting BRU projects; on-call after hours and occasional weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and safely in outdoor environments.
• Strong communication and public relations skills.
• Proficient with GIS maps and basic data analysis.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds and operate field equipment.
• Valid US Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide utility locates and field locates as required by FL Sunshine Services.
• Analyze blueprints, as-builts, construction plans and GIS maps to determine utility locations.
• Use electromagnetic, radar, and GPS equipment to detect and mark the location of underground utilities such as: irrigation lines and control wire, reclaimed lines, streetlight circuits, water, sewer, natural gas, electric, and fiberoptic/communications lines.
• Prepare diagrams and sketches showing utility line locations.
• Mark utility lines using paint and flags according to industry standards.
• Compile data into professional reports and maintain accurate records.
• Review and respond to field locate tickets as required by FL Sunshine Services.
• Prepare field locate requests through FL Sunshine Services for BRU projects.
• Assure company safety guidelines are followed.
• Assist with maintenance, record keeping and storage of company equipment.
• On call after hours.

Skills

Independent work

Public relations

Problem solving

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Computer literacy

Tools

GIS

GPS equipment

EM radar

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Lakewood Ranch is seeking an Utilities Locator to accurately identify, locate, and mark underground utilities, ensuring safe excavation and compliance with state and federal regulations. You will use GIS, GPS, and radar tools to detect lines and prepare clear field reports.

Additional duties include general maintenance, equipment upkeep, and supporting BRU projects; on-call after hours and occasional weekend work may be required.