Outdoor Utility Locator: Field Tech with Growth & Training

USIC; Granite Falls (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid training

Company vehicle and fuel card

DailyPay

401(k) with company match

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

USIC is seeking outdoor-oriented individuals to become field locators. You will locate underground utilities, mark locations, document findings, and photograph each locate while working in a fast-paced environment.

A company vehicle and training support are provided, with opportunities for overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed. No prior locating experience is required, but applicants who bring problem-solving skills and a safety mindset will thrive.

Qualifications

• Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Proficiency with technology.
• Available to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.
• Able to pass a drug screen (this is a safety-sensitive position).
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Able to work in a confined space; walk, bend, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Able to distinguish between colors used to identify wiring and mark underground utilities.
• Able to read, understand, and reference locate tickets, as well as maps and prints.
• Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.

Responsibilities

• Correctly, safely, and efficiently locate underground utilities, including telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer systems.
• Thoroughly search for underground utilities in a designated area, accurately marking the location, completing the necessary documentation, and photographing each locate.

Skills

Proficiency with technology

Job description

USIC is seeking outdoor-oriented individuals to become field locators. You will locate underground utilities, mark locations, document findings, and photograph each locate while working in a fast-paced environment.

A company vehicle and training support are provided, with opportunities for overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed. No prior locating experience is required, but applicants who bring problem-solving skills and a safety mindset will thrive.