Independent Utility Locator: Nationwide Projects & Benefits

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc.; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Paid time off

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. seeks an experienced Utility Locator to operate in an independent territory. You will locate underground utilities, interpret maps and GIS data, and document findings with photos and reports.

Expect to work in all weather, maintain equipment, and coordinate with excavators and property owners. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of utility locating experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a drug screen.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of 811 laws and best locate practices.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps, as-built drawings, and GIS data.
• Proficiency with electronic locating equipment and multiple locating methods.
• Ability to document work via mobile apps with photos and reports.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible schedules.
• Maintain a tobacco-free company vehicle and show consistent attendance.

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

read utility maps

GIS interpretation

independent work

effective communication

Tools

Electronic locating equipment

Job description

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. seeks an experienced Utility Locator to operate in an independent territory. You will locate underground utilities, interpret maps and GIS data, and document findings with photos and reports.

Expect to work in all weather, maintain equipment, and coordinate with excavators and property owners. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of utility locating experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a drug screen.