Independent Utility Locator — Territory Freedom Nationwide

Northern Lights Locating & Inspections Inc; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Door-to-door pay

Holiday pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD and

401(k) with company match

Modern locating technology

Independence in your territory

Job summary

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. in Elgin, IL is seeking an experienced Utility Locator to identify underground utilities and ensure compliance with 811 laws.

You will mark utilities accurately, read maps and GIS data, and document work via a mobile app while supporting the team from a defined territory. Members of the team must be self-motivated, able to work in all weather conditions, and participate in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Read utility maps & GIS data

Independent work

Effective communication

Tools

Electronic locating equipment

GIS data interpretation

Mobile app reporting

Job description

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. in Elgin, IL is seeking an experienced Utility Locator to identify underground utilities and ensure compliance with 811 laws.

You will mark utilities accurately, read maps and GIS data, and document work via a mobile app while supporting the team from a defined territory. Members of the team must be self-motivated, able to work in all weather conditions, and participate in on-call rotations.