Independent Utility Locator | Nationwide Projects & Benefits

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Door-to-door pay

Paid holidays & PTO

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, LT

401(k) with company match

Independence in territory

Modern locating technology

Nationwide project experience

Job summary

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Locator to join our nationwide team. You will know 811 laws, read maps and GIS data, and mark utilities with paint and flags, using electronic locating equipment. Independence and reliability are essential in this field role.

You will work in all weather, participate in on-call rotations, and document work via a mobile app. A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of 811 laws and best locate practices.
• Ability to read maps, as-built drawings, and GIS data.
• Use electronic locating equipment and multiple locating methods.
• Document all work via mobile apps with photos and reports.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities in compliance with 811 laws.
• Mark utilities with paint and flags accurately.
• Read and interpret maps and GIS data for locate decisions.
• Document and report work through a mobile app.
• Investigate and document excavation-related damages.

Skills

811 laws

GIS data interpretation

Read maps

Mark utilities

Mobile app docs

On-call rotation

Work independently

Tools

Electronic locating equipment

Job description

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Locator to join our nationwide team. You will know 811 laws, read maps and GIS data, and mark utilities with paint and flags, using electronic locating equipment. Independence and reliability are essential in this field role.

You will work in all weather, participate in on-call rotations, and document work via a mobile app. A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a drug screen are required.