Mobile Utility Locator - Field Technician (Vehicle Included)

Elm-Utility-Services; Los Fresnos (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Cell phone

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k)

Boot reimbursement

Performance incentives

Job summary

Elm-Utility-Services in Los Fresnos, TX is seeking a Utility Locate Technician to mark underground utilities and prevent excavation damage. You will operate as a mobile office from a company vehicle while locating utilities with paint, flags, and whiskers. The role requires reliability for on-call shifts and overtime.

Starting wages range from $22.00 to $30.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and a strong rewards package including PTO, holidays, 401(k), and boot reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment drug test, MVR, and background check required for safety-sensitive DOT position.
• High School Diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and ability to read English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground utilities accurately using marking paint, flags, and whiskers.
• Work independently outdoors with a company vehicle as your mobile office; complete daily locate routes.
• Receive daily tasks via mobile work system.
• Be available for on-call rotation and overtime, including nights and weekends when needed.

Skills

Reading & understanding English

On-call / overtime flexibility

Outdoor safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Elm-Utility-Services in Los Fresnos, TX is seeking a Utility Locate Technician to mark underground utilities and prevent excavation damage. You will operate as a mobile office from a company vehicle while locating utilities with paint, flags, and whiskers. The role requires reliability for on-call shifts and overtime.

Starting wages range from $22.00 to $30.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and a strong rewards package including PTO, holidays, 401(k), and boot reimbursement.