Field Utility Locate Technician: Company Vehicle & PTO

Elm-Utility-Services; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Cell phone

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

HSA

Teladoc

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ELM Utility Services in Jackson, MO, seeks a Utility Locate Technician to mark underground utilities and support safe excavation. You will work outdoors with a company vehicle, completing a daily route while ensuring accuracy and safety.

The role requires color discernment, English literacy, and the ability to operate in an on-call and overtime environment. Starting wages are $23.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, MVR, and background check.
• High School Diploma or GED; 18+ years old.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Work independently outdoors using company vehicle as mobile office, completing a route of locate requests daily.
• Accurately locate and mark underground utilities using marking paint, flags, and whiskers.
• Use mobile work system to receive daily tasks.
• On-call rotation and overtime as needed, including nights/weekends when necessary.
• Read and understand instructions in English.

Skills

Independent worker

Color vision

Reading/English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LaunchPoint software

Job description

ELM Utility Services in Jackson, MO, seeks a Utility Locate Technician to mark underground utilities and support safe excavation. You will work outdoors with a company vehicle, completing a daily route while ensuring accuracy and safety.

The role requires color discernment, English literacy, and the ability to operate in an on-call and overtime environment. Starting wages are $23.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience.