Independent Utility Locator - Nationwide Projects

Northern Lights & Jdh Contracting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 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 work area

Modern locating technology

Nationwide project experience

Job summary

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Locator in Dallas, TX to identify underground utilities per 811 laws and mark them with paint and flags.

You’ll read maps, interpret GIS data, and document work via a mobile app, supporting nationwide projects with modern locating technology. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of locating experience, a valid driver’s license, and are comfortable with overtime and variable schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years utility locating experience.
• Strong knowledge of 811 laws and best locate practices.
• Willingness to work overtime and in all weather.

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

Driver's license

Overtime & flexible

Drug screen pass

Tools

Electronic locating equipment

GIS data

Job description

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Locator in Dallas, TX to identify underground utilities per 811 laws and mark them with paint and flags.

You’ll read maps, interpret GIS data, and document work via a mobile app, supporting nationwide projects with modern locating technology. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of locating experience, a valid driver’s license, and are comfortable with overtime and variable schedules.