Independent Utility Locator — Nationwide Projects & Benefits

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD and

401(k) with company match

Independence in your assigned workarea

Job summary

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Locator to join our nationwide team. You’ll locate utilities and read maps, GIS data, and as-built drawings, using electronic locating equipment and multiple methods.

You’ll mark utilities with paint/flags and document findings via a mobile app. We value self-motivated professionals who can work independently in all weather, maintain equipment, and communicate clearly with excavators and property owners.

Qualifications

• 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

811 laws

Map reading

GIS data interpretation

Tools

Electronic locating equipment

GIS mapping tools

Job description

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Locator to join our nationwide team. You’ll locate utilities and read maps, GIS data, and as-built drawings, using electronic locating equipment and multiple methods.

You’ll mark utilities with paint/flags and document findings via a mobile app. We value self-motivated professionals who can work independently in all weather, maintain equipment, and communicate clearly with excavators and property owners.