Field Utility Locator & Marking Technician

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks a skilled Utility Locator to identify and mark underground utilities across project sites in Missouri. This field-based role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and safe operation around excavation activities.

You will read utility maps and prints, use locating equipment and GPS, coordinate with contractors and authorities, and document locates for reporting systems. Occasional travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of utility locating or related field experience.
• Experience locating underground utilities around active excavations.
• Ability to read utility maps, prints, and job-site drawings.
• Familiarity with 811 procedures and damage prevention practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate marking.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily field assignments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel for project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground cables, pipes, conduit, and other utility lines using electronic locating equipment, GPS, utility maps, blueprints, and other locating methods.
• Read and interpret utility maps, prints, work orders, and job-site drawings to determine underground utility paths.
• Accurately mark utilities prior to excavation in accordance with 811 and applicable damage-prevention requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, property owners, utility representatives, and local authorities regarding utility locations and field conditions.
• Document completed locates, job-site conditions, utility information, and field activity using tablets or required reporting systems.
• Inspect, maintain, and calibrate locating equipment to ensure accurate and reliable operation.
• Work safely around excavation activities, traffic, heavy equipment, and existing underground utilities.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers, contractors, vendors, and the public.

Skills

Utility locating

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication

Documentation

Travel willing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks a skilled Utility Locator to identify and mark underground utilities across project sites in Missouri. This field-based role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and safe operation around excavation activities.

You will read utility maps and prints, use locating equipment and GPS, coordinate with contractors and authorities, and document locates for reporting systems. Occasional travel to project sites is required.