Gas Utility Locating Technician — Field Expert

WSB and Associates; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

WSB is seeking Gas Trouble Locate Technicians to support utility locating operations in the field across Houston area locations including League City, Webster, Pasadena, Deer Park, and La Porte. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and independent outdoor work to protect underground infrastructure and support excavation safety.

You will read maps, interpret plans, operate locating equipment, and document field data while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 1-4+ years utility locating experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Polyethylene (PE) and Steel Gas lines and components.
• Knowledge in Damage Prevention.
• Knowledge of local 811 processes, locate laws, and utility marking requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps, prints, construction plans, and as-built documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform utility locating duties with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and compliance.
• Respond to locate requests within required legal and client timeframes.
• Locate and mark underground utilities, including gas, using APWA color standards.
• Read and interpret utility maps and construction plans to identify size, type, and location.
• Operate electronic locating equipment and field tools to identify underground facilities.
• Troubleshoot difficult or unlocatable facilities using approved methods and hydro-vac support where applicable.
• Document findings and coordinate with clients and contractors to resolve locate challenges.

Skills

Utility locating

Safety-focused

Fieldwork

Maps interpretation

APWA standards

Equipment operation

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

GPS mapping software

Job description

WSB is seeking Gas Trouble Locate Technicians to support utility locating operations in the field across Houston area locations including League City, Webster, Pasadena, Deer Park, and La Porte. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and independent outdoor work to protect underground infrastructure and support excavation safety.

You will read maps, interpret plans, operate locating equipment, and document field data while coordinating with clients and internal teams.