Independent Utility Locator – Nationwide, Modern Tech

Northern Lights Locating & Inspections Inc; Town of Tomahawk (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD and

LTD insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Independence in territory

Strong operational support

Job summary

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc is seeking an Experienced Utility Locator. The role involves locating underground utilities in compliance with 811 dig laws, reading maps and GIS data, and marking utilities accurately with paint and flags.

The position offers a full-time, employee arrangement with independence in your assigned territory. You will use electronic locating equipment, document work via a mobile app, and participate in an on-call rotation to support nationwide projects.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of 811 laws and best locate practices.
• Excellent communication with excavators, property owners, and teams.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and maintain a clean driving record.

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 laws knowledge

Effective communication

Driver’s license

Read maps & GIS data

Tools

Electronic locating equipment

Job description

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc is seeking an Experienced Utility Locator. The role involves locating underground utilities in compliance with 811 dig laws, reading maps and GIS data, and marking utilities accurately with paint and flags.

The position offers a full-time, employee arrangement with independence in your assigned territory. You will use electronic locating equipment, document work via a mobile app, and participate in an on-call rotation to support nationwide projects.