Locator I

STAR CONSTRUCTION, LLC; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and HOL

401(k) w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships, pet保险

Job summary

Star Construction, LLC in Athens, AL is seeking a Locator to mark underground utilities with flags and paint, ensuring safe and efficient work on active projects.

You’ll operate detection equipment, read maps, document locates, communicate with excavators and staff, and work in all weather conditions, with overtime and travel as needed. Must be 18+, have legal work authorization in the U.S., and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Valid State driver’s license with clean record

Responsibilities

• Operate detection equipment to locate and mark utilities
• Read utility maps to locate buried lines accurately
• Document all locates for project records
• Respond to excavation notices promptly and professionally
• Communicate with excavators, utility reps and staff clearly
• Perform light digging with a shovel when required
• Work overtime, travel, and on-call duties as needed
• Work in all weather conditions

Skills

Detect underground utilities

Flagging & marking

Reading utility maps

Documentation of locates

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Detection equipment

Job description

Requisition ID15898-Posted10/22/2026-Operations Production-Operations-SC301-Athens,AL-Field-Individual Contributor-0% - 24%

At Star Construction, LLC, as a Locator, you’ll mark underground utilities with flags & paint to help ensure projects are safe and efficient.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

• Operate detection equipment to locate and mark underground utilities, seeking guidance from experienced Locators as needed
• Read utility maps to find underground utilities correctly
• Document all locates
• Respond promptly and courteously to excavation notices
• Communicate well with excavators, utility representatives, and company staff
• Dig lightly with a shovel when necessary
• Work overtime, travel, and perform on-call/afterhours responsibilities as needed
• Perform work in all weather conditions

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
• Valid State driver's license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable driving record

Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely: work alone in remote locations with arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle, squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, lift up to 55 pounds, use keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally: use portable ladder, work in confined spaces and climb stairs

Why grow your career with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.