Private - Locator

Crestone Services Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

PTO

Holiday pay

Job summary

DrillTech, LLC is seeking a meticulous Private Locator to support the Directional Drill Crews in the Denver market. You will identify and mark private utilities not covered by public locate services, ensuring safe pre-excavation work.

Responsibilities include locating sewer lines, water lines, irrigation and more using EM locating equipment, GPR, and camera tools, while collaborating with the crew and foreman. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Previous utility locating experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret as-built drawings and maps.
• Familiarity with electromagnetic locating equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark private and unmarked underground utilities.
• Use electromagnetic locating equipment, sondes, GPR and related tools.
• Coordinate with drill crew and foreman to complete locates before excavation.

Skills

Utility locating

Read as-built drawings

EM locating equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

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.