Locator - Locate Services Division (Akron, OH)

Northern Lights Locating & Inspection; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utility locating, Northern Lights Locating & Inspection, is looking for a Locator in Akron, OH. This full-time role involves locating underground utilities, documenting findings, and ensuring compliance with 811 dig laws. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

Paid Holidays and Vacation Time

Affordable benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with match

Qualifications

• 2 years Locator experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain DOT physical certification needed.
• Comfortable using a cell phone-based app for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities based on 811 tickets.
• Prepare various reports and document work completed.
• Investigate and document excavations causing damage.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Troubleshooting

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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Northern Lights Locating & Inspection provided pay range

This range is provided by Northern Lights Locating & Inspection. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $26.00/hr

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. was created in March of 2001 to provide services to clients with a need to protect their utility networks. Not just a ‘Paint and Flag’ service, Northern Lights delivers locating and inspection expertise that goes beyond that of traditional utility location. Northern Lights provides protection to our customers utility 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We have since expanded into Sewer Imaging, inspection, and locating sewer mains/laterals using the latest technology on the market. We also perform Inspection work/services on utility project throughout the United States.

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection Inc is looking for Utility Locators. We offer competitive pay, great benefits and a paid time off program. We focus on allowing our locators to run their area independently as needed but there is a support system in place for them as well. Please apply and join the Northern Lights Team!

NORTHERN LIGHTS UTILITY LOCATOR

STATUS: Full Time, Employee

LOCATION: Akron, OH and surrounding areas

TENTATIVE START DATE: 6-23-2025

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 2 years Locator experience required.

Job Summary

• Locate underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets per 811 dig laws
• Uses utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, G.I.S. information, and various pipe and electronic locating equipment
• Utilizes flags and/or paint to mark the location of underground utilities
• Prepares various reports, forms, and memos to document work completed, and problems encountered and/or resolved
• Take pictures of utility line located for each 811 ticket
• Investigates and prepares detailed written documentation on excavations that result in damage to underground utilities
• Candidates need to be comfortable with using Cell phone-based app to record locating marks for clients property for excavators and property owners. App holds photos and enables locators to complete all documents needed for locate
• On-call rotation
  
  

Job Requirements

• Know best locate practices, procedures and 811 law
• Read and interpret utility maps and as-built civil engineering drawings
• Maintain cleanliness and good operating condition of all provided equipment and vehicle
• Ability to maintain a Tobacco free vehicle
• Locate underground utilities using multiple methods of locating
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Maintain small- to medium-sized equipment and trucks
• Complete paperwork and documentation
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
• Attention to Detail
• Be able to work in all weather conditions
• Willingness to Travel (75% +)
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Able to pass a drug screen
• Must have valid Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a DOT physical certification.
• Must be available to work varying schedules and overtime
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and able to learn quickly
• Team oriented and have exemplary character.
• Safety focused
  
  

Northern Lights Offers

• Competitive pay
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time.
• Affordable benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD and Life
• 401(k) Plan – with match!
  
  

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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