Independent Utility Locator – Territory Freedom & Tech

nllocating; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; 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 in South Elgin, IL. The role focuses on locating underground utilities in accordance with 811 laws, reading maps and GIS data, and marking utilities with paint and flags.

You’ll work with modern locating technology and contribute to nationwide projects on a full-time basis. Applicants should have at least 2 years of locating experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a drug screen.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of 811 laws and best locate practices.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps, as-built drawings, and GIS data.
• Minimum 2 years utility locating experience.

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 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 knowledge

Read utility maps & GIS data

Experience locating utilities

Attention to detail

Communication with excavators

Tools

Electronic locating equipment

Job description

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Locator in South Elgin, IL. The role focuses on locating underground utilities in accordance with 811 laws, reading maps and GIS data, and marking utilities with paint and flags.

You’ll work with modern locating technology and contribute to nationwide projects on a full-time basis. Applicants should have at least 2 years of locating experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a drug screen.