Independent Utility Locator – 811 Expert, Nationwide Projects

Northern Lights & Jdh Contracting; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; 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 assigned workarea

Modern locating technology

Nationwide project experience

Job summary

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Locator for a full-time position in Superior, WI. You must know 811 laws, take pride in clean marks, and be able to run your territory without micromanagement.

The role requires at least 2 years of utility locating experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a drug screen. You will read maps, GIS data, and use electronic locating tools, often in varied weather, with an on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years utility locating experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible schedules.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and independently.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities in compliance with all 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 laws

Map reading

Independence

Driver's license

Drug screening

Tools

Electronic locating equipment

GIS data interpretation

Job description

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Locator for a full-time position in Superior, WI. You must know 811 laws, take pride in clean marks, and be able to run your territory without micromanagement.

The role requires at least 2 years of utility locating experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a drug screen. You will read maps, GIS data, and use electronic locating tools, often in varied weather, with an on-call rotation.