Independent Utility Locator — Competitive Pay & Benefits

Northern Lights & Jdh Contracting; Versailles (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (door-to-door)

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. in Versailles, IN is seeking an experienced Utility Locator to cover assigned territories. If you know 811 laws, take pride in clean marks, and want the freedom to work independently, this is the role for you.

You must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to perform overtime and on-call duties. We operate nationwide on critical locating, inspection, and sewer imaging projects using advanced technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years utility locating experience.
• Strong knowledge of 811 laws and best locate practices.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible schedules.
• Maintain a tobacco-free company vehicle.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.

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

Utility locating

811 laws

Territory independence

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. in Versailles, IN is seeking an experienced Utility Locator to cover assigned territories. If you know 811 laws, take pride in clean marks, and want the freedom to work independently, this is the role for you.

You must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to perform overtime and on-call duties. We operate nationwide on critical locating, inspection, and sewer imaging projects using advanced technology.