Private Utility Locator – St. Louis, Missouri

TSI Global; Missouri; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

A utility locating company in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a Private Utility Locator to use advanced technologies like Ground Penetrating Radar to identify and map underground utilities. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a valid state-issued driver’s license. Responsibilities include marking utilities and conducting audits. A company vehicle will be provided, and some evening shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Two or more years working experience in the field as a Utility Locator Technician.
• Must possess a valid state-issue Driver’s License (Missouri or Illinois).
• Understanding of local and state utility operating procedures and 'on-call' laws.

Responsibilities

• Identify, locate, and mark all utilities on the customer's designated property site.
• Verify and double-check the accuracy of the locates by others.
• Perform Dig-up Risk Based Audits of the area included in the scope of work.

Skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Superior customer service skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook 365)

Experience reading CAD, GIS files

Tools

Utility locating equipment

Laptop computer

Digital camera

Job description

Private Utility Locator – St. Louis, Missouri

We are seeking a Private Utility Locator and concrete scanning technician to join our St. Louis, Missouri team! As a member of our locating team, you’ll use advanced technologies like Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to identify and map underground utilities and structures. Your expertise ensures construction safety, prevents infrastructure damage, and minimizes delays, contributing to the success of projects across various industries. We proudly partner with Missouri One Call and J.U.L.I.E

Primary Responsibilities:

• Private Utility Locators are required to use the tools and documentation provided to identify, locate, and mark all utilities on the customer’s designated property site.
• Private Utility locating involves marking all service and underground facilities regardless of ownership type including, but not limited to, electric, telecom, fiber, water, sewer, chemical transportation, empty or abandon conduits, or any other designated utilities provided by scope.
• Verify and double-check the accuracy of the locates by others.
• Perform Dig-up Risk Based Audits of the area included in the scope of work.
• Two or more years working experience in the field as a Utility Locator Technician.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers including such programs as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook 365, Adobe PDF reader.
• Experience reading and understanding CAD, GIS, and Microstation files.
• Experience in the operation of the utility locating equipment as well as a laptop computer and mobile phone with a digital camera.
• Understanding of the local and state utility operating procedures and “on-call” laws.
• Must possess a valid state-issue Driver’s License (Missouri or Illinois).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be responsible, self-motivated, self-starter, personable and well-organized.
• Superior customer service skills with external customers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.

Working Conditions:

• Mostly working in the outside operating area conducting private and contracted locates outdoors.
• Ability to work in a solitary and team-based environment.
• Ability to walk all types of terrain (grass, rock/gravel, ditches, wooded areas, undeveloped construction sites, and other outside work area environments as needed).
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions including rain, snow, cold, and heat, while following established company safety guidelines.
• Ability to stand and walk for periods of time exceeding 60 minutes.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Company Vehicle provided.
• Some evening and overnight on-call work shifts are required.
• All work within St. Louis Metro Area, no out-of-town travel required.