Field Utility Locator — Outdoor Tech & Safe Marking

USIC; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid training

Company vehicle & fuel card

Company phone & equipment

DailyPay

Comprehensive insurance options

401(k) with company match

PTO & paid holidays

Weekend & holiday on-call pay

Career Path Program (CPP)

USIC All Stars

Tenure Boots Program

Job summary

USIC, America’s leader in underground utility damage prevention, is seeking a Locator to perform on-site fieldwork locating underground utilities and documenting findings. This role offers growth opportunities and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

This position provides extensive benefits, including paid training, a company vehicle, daily pay, and a clear path for advancement through our CPP and Stars programs.

Qualifications

• Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Previous outdoor experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with technology
• Available to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.
• Able to pass a drug screen (this is a safety-sensitive position).
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
• Able to work in a confined space; walk, bend, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Able to distinguish between colors used to identify wiring and mark underground utilities.
• Able to read, understand, and reference locate tickets, as well as maps and prints.
• Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.

Responsibilities

• Correctly, safely, and efficiently locate underground utilities, including telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer systems.
• Thoroughly search for underground utilities in a designated area, accurately marking the location, completing the necessary documentation, and photographing each locate.

Job description

USIC, America’s leader in underground utility damage prevention, is seeking a Locator to perform on-site fieldwork locating underground utilities and documenting findings. This role offers growth opportunities and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

This position provides extensive benefits, including paid training, a company vehicle, daily pay, and a clear path for advancement through our CPP and Stars programs.