Field Utility Locate Technician with Vehicle & PTO

ELM Utility Services; New Florence (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

6 Paid Holidays

401(k)

Boot Reimbursement

Elite Performance incentives

Milestone anniversary bonuses

Job summary

ELM Utility Services, with a team of over 1900 employees nationwide, is seeking a Utility Locate Technician in New Florence, Missouri. You will be responsible for locating and marking underground utilities outdoors, using paint, flags, and whiskers, while operating the company-provided vehicle and mobile work system.

The role requires on-call rotation, overtime, and adherence to DOT regulations. Starting wage is $23.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience, with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Pass pre-employment drug test, MVR, and background check (DOT safety-sensitive).
• Must comply with Federal DOT regulations; marijuana prohibited.
• High School Diploma or GED required; 18+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Complete a route of locate requests each day.
• Accurately locate and mark underground utilities using marking paint, flags, and whiskers.
• Use the mobile work system to receive daily tasks.
• Work on-call rotation and overtime; nights and weekends when needed.
• Read and understand instructions in English.

Skills

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

English reading

Color vision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ELM Utility Services, with a team of over 1900 employees nationwide, is seeking a Utility Locate Technician in New Florence, Missouri. You will be responsible for locating and marking underground utilities outdoors, using paint, flags, and whiskers, while operating the company-provided vehicle and mobile work system.

The role requires on-call rotation, overtime, and adherence to DOT regulations. Starting wage is $23.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience, with a comprehensive benefits