Independent Utility Locator - Territory Autonomy

Northern Lights Locating & Inspections Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD and

LTD insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Independence in your assigned workarea

Job summary

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Locator for full-time employment. You will locate underground utilities in compliance with 811 laws, read maps and GIS data, and mark utilities with paint and flags across assigned territory.

The role requires independence, reliability, and effective communication with excavators and property owners. Company offers comprehensive benefits including insurance and 401(k), with nationwide project experience.

Qualifications

• Must understand 811 laws and best locate practices.
• Ability to work independently in varying weather conditions.
• Strong communication with excavators, property owners and team members.

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 work via mobile app with photos and reports.
• Investigate and document excavation-related utility damages.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Knowledge of 811 laws

Independent work

Effective communication

Tools

Electronic locating equipment

GIS data interpretation

Mobile reporting app

Job description

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Locator for full-time employment. You will locate underground utilities in compliance with 811 laws, read maps and GIS data, and mark utilities with paint and flags across assigned territory.

The role requires independence, reliability, and effective communication with excavators and property owners. Company offers comprehensive benefits including insurance and 401(k), with nationwide project experience.