Field Utility Locator — Independent & Travel‑Heavy

Northern Lights & Jdh Contracting; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Holidays and Vacation Time

Affordable benefits (Medical, Dental,

Job summary

NORTHERN LIGHTS LOCATOR, located in Bastrop, TX, is seeking a Utility Locator to identify underground utilities for clients and property owners under 811 tickets, using maps and GIS data, and marking locations with flags or paint.

The position requires 2 years locator experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel 75%+ with an on-call rotation. The company provides competitive pay, benefits, and a paid time off program.

Qualifications

• 2 years Locator experience required.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets per 811 dig laws.
• Uses utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, GIS information, and various pipe and electronic locating equipment.
• Utilizes flags and/or paint to mark the location of underground utilities.
• Prepares various reports, forms, and memos to document work completed, and problems encountered and/or resolved.
• Take pictures of utility line located for each 811 ticket.
• Investigates and prepares detailed written documentation on excavations that result in damage to underground utilities.
• Candidates need to be comfortable with using Cell phone-based app to record locating marks for clients property for excavators and property owners.
• On-call rotation

Skills

Locator experience

Valid Driver's License

Attention to Detail

Troubleshooting

Job description

NORTHERN LIGHTS LOCATOR, located in Bastrop, TX, is seeking a Utility Locator to identify underground utilities for clients and property owners under 811 tickets, using maps and GIS data, and marking locations with flags or paint.

The position requires 2 years locator experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel 75%+ with an on-call rotation. The company provides competitive pay, benefits, and a paid time off program.