Private - Locator

Crestone Services Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Life insurance

EAP

Disability insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

DrillTech, LLC in Denver seeks a Private Locator to identify and mark private utilities such as sewer laterals, water lines, and irrigation before potholing and drilling. You will support the Directional Drill Crews and Foreman.

This role requires field notes, travel as needed, ability to work long hours, pass a Level 4 background check and pre-employment drug screen, and basic math/computer skills. Experience with electromagnetic locating equipment, GPR, and reading as-built drawings is

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a utility locator required.
• Experience locating private utilities (sewer, water, irrigation) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with electromagnetic locating equipment; GPR a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret as-built drawings and property records helpful.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark private/unmarked underground utilities.
• Use electromagnetic locating equipment, sondes/camera equipment, GPR, and other locating tools.
• Coordinate with Drill Crew and Foreman to schedule locates before potholing and drilling.
• Maintain locate logs and field notes.
• Follow safety protocols and keep work areas clean.

Skills

Private utility locating experience

EM locating familiarity

Read/interpret as-built drawings

Valid driver's license

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Background check

Drug screening

Willingness to travel

Ability to work long hours

Weather conditions adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EM locating equipment

Sonde/camera equipment

Ground-penetrating radar (GPR)

Job description

Private Locator

DrillTech, LLC is looking for a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual to join our team as a Private Locator supporting our Directional Drill Crews in the Denver market. DrillTech is the premier utility construction services provider in the western region, providing directional drilling, plowing, trenching, spider plowing, hydro excavation, micro trenching, fast fusion, fiber optics, and general underground utility construction.

JOB PURPOSE

The Private Locator is responsible for identifying and marking underground utilities that are not typically located through standard public utility locate (811/One-Call) services, such as private sewer laterals, private water lines, irrigation systems, and other unmarked private utilities. This role works closely with the Directional Drill Crew and Foreman to ensure private utilities are accurately identified and marked prior to potholing, excavation, and drilling activities. This is not a supervisory or foreman position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Locate and mark private and otherwise unmarked underground utilities, including but not limited to private sewer laterals, water lines, and irrigation lines
• Use electromagnetic locating equipment, sonde/camera equipment, ground-penetrating radar, and other locating tools appropriate to the job
• Coordinate closely with the Drill Crew and Foreman to schedule and complete locates ahead of potholing and drilling operations
• Research and review as-built drawings, property records, permits, and other available resources to help identify the probable location of unmarked utilities
• Accurately mark utility lines, depths, and directions in the field using established marking standards
• Communicate locate findings clearly to crew members, the Foreman, and project management
• Maintain accurate locate logs, field notes, and daily reports
• Identify and promptly report any discrepancies between locate findings and actual field conditions
• Maintain, calibrate, and care for company locating equipment
• Follow all safety protocols related to utility locating and general job site safety
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Foreman or other Operations Management
• Prior experience as a utility locator required; experience locating private utilities (sewer, water, irrigation, etc.) strongly preferred
• Familiarity with electromagnetic locating equipment; experience with sonde/camera equipment or ground-penetrating radar (GPR) a plus
• Ability to read and interpret as-built drawings, utility maps, and property records a plus
• Must have a valid driver's license and motor vehicle history record that meets company insurance requirements
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills, to maintain locate logs and reports
• ALL employees must pass a Level 4 background check
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening (will be subject to random drug screenings)
• Must be able to work long hours
• Ability to travel as required
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions

EDUCATION

High School diploma or GED is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

COMPENSATION

Competitive compensation based on experience and performance.

BENEFITS

• Health (shared cost)
• Dental (shared cost)
• Vision (shared cost)
• 401k - with match
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Cancer
• Gap
• Legal
• Voluntary Life
• Basic Life (company paid)
• EAP (company paid)
• PTO
• Holiday Pay

DrillTech, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer.