Independent Utility Locator - Territory Autonomy & Benefits

nllocating; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Locator to join our nationwide team. If you know 811 law, pride yourself on clean marks, and want the freedom to run your territory without micromanagement, we want to hear from you.

This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to work with advanced locating technology on critical infrastructure projects across the country. Minimum 2 years of locating experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of utility locating experience.
• Strong knowledge of 811 laws and best locate practices.
• Able to pass a drug screen and drive a vehicle.

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 using a mobile app with photos and reports.
• Investigate and document excavation-related damages.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.

Skills

811 laws

Driver's license

Drug screening

Overtime readiness

Attendance

Tools

GIS data

Locating equipment

Mobile app

Job description

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Locator to join our nationwide team. If you know 811 law, pride yourself on clean marks, and want the freedom to run your territory without micromanagement, we want to hear from you.

This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to work with advanced locating technology on critical infrastructure projects across the country. Minimum 2 years of locating experience preferred.