Locator Telecom

Kanaan Communications, LLC; Grayling (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

A utility marking company is seeking a Locator II in Grayling, Michigan. You will locate and mark underground utilities using flags and paint to ensure safe projects. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, be at least 18 years old, and have at least six months of locating experience. The company offers benefits such as weekly paychecks, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of locating experience.
• Valid State driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Mark underground utilities with flags and paint.
• Read utility maps accurately.
• Document all locates.
• Respond to excavation notices professionally.
• Troubleshoot difficult locates.

Skills

Locate underground utilities

Communicate effectively

Troubleshooting locates

Operating detection equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Kanaan Communications, LLC, as a Locator II, you’ll mark standard and complex underground utilities with flags and paint to help ensure projects are safe and efficient.

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 standard (and complex) 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
• Troubleshoot difficult locates and help in locating high-profile cable lines as necessary
• 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
• A minimum of six months of locating 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

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.