Field Utility Locator - 75% Travel & GPS Mapping

Northern Lights & Jdh Contracting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holidays and vacation time

Benefits package (Medical, Dental, VSP

401(k) with match

Job summary

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection Inc is seeking a Private Utility Locator in San Antonio, TX for a full-time role. The position requires hands-on locating of underground utilities, inspection duties, and GPS mapping, with travel and on-call rotation.

Responsibilities include using 811 tickets, interpreting utility maps and as-built drawings, recording findings, and ensuring documentation is complete. A clean driving record and ability to pass a drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• 2 years Locator experience required.
• Must pass drug screen.
• Must have valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets per 811 dig laws.
• Perform hand hole inspections and documentation.
• GPS utility mapping.
• Uses utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, GIS information, and locating equipment.
• Mark locations with flags/paint and document work performed.

Skills

Locator experience

Reading utility maps

GPS mapping

Communication skills

Tools

Mobile app for locating and documentation

Utility maps

As-built drawings

Job description

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection Inc is seeking a Private Utility Locator in San Antonio, TX for a full-time role. The position requires hands-on locating of underground utilities, inspection duties, and GPS mapping, with travel and on-call rotation.

Responsibilities include using 811 tickets, interpreting utility maps and as-built drawings, recording findings, and ensuring documentation is complete. A clean driving record and ability to pass a drug screen are required.