Field Utility Locator & Marking Specialist

Jobtailor; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an outdoor Utility Locator to locate and mark underground telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer utilities in designated areas. You will use a company-provided vehicle, read tickets and maps, reference prints, and accurately document each locate with photos.

The role requires clear communication with colleagues, contractors, and homeowners, independent work in varying weather, and flexibility for overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Experience with outdoor environments and physical tasks is a plus.
• Familiarity with technology and tickets/prints is required.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities (telecommunications, electric, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer).
• Search designated areas for underground utilities.
• Accurately mark utility locations and reference maps/prints.
• Complete required documentation and photograph each locate.
• Operate with a company-provided vehicle and work independently in the field.
• Use ticket and claims management systems to document and communicate locate results.
• Work daytime full-time with overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.

Skills

Utility locating

Documentation

Color distinction

Map reading

Physical lifting

Ticket management

Clear communication

Independence

Outdoor work

Tools

Ticket Management Systems

Claims Management Systems

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an outdoor Utility Locator to locate and mark underground telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer utilities in designated areas. You will use a company-provided vehicle, read tickets and maps, reference prints, and accurately document each locate with photos.

The role requires clear communication with colleagues, contractors, and homeowners, independent work in varying weather, and flexibility for overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts.