Independent Utility Locator — 811 Expert

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD and

LTD insurance

401(k) with company match

Independence in your territory

Strong locating technology

Nationwide project experience

Job summary

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. is seeking experienced utility locators to join our nationwide operations. You will perform underground utility locating, read maps, and mark utilities with paint and flags, while using electronic locating equipment and GIS data.

We offer competitive pay, holidays, PTO, comprehensive insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and independence in your assigned territory. Candidate must know 811 laws and have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of 811 laws and best locate practices.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps, as-built drawings, and GIS data.
• Experience with electronic locating equipment and multiple locating methods.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities in compliance with 811 dig laws.
• Read and interpret utility maps, as-built drawings, and GIS data.
• Use electronic locating equipment and multiple locating methods.
• Accurately mark utilities using paint and flags.
• Document all work using a mobile app including photos and reports.
• Investigate and document excavation-related utility damages.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.

Skills

811 knowledge

Map reading

Electronic locating

Team communication

Tools

Locating equipment

Job description

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. is seeking experienced utility locators to join our nationwide operations. You will perform underground utility locating, read maps, and mark utilities with paint and flags, while using electronic locating equipment and GIS data.

We offer competitive pay, holidays, PTO, comprehensive insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and independence in your assigned territory. Candidate must know 811 laws and have a valid driver's license.