Senior Locate Technician & Team Leader

National Underground Group; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark, a division of National Underground Group, is seeking a Lead Locate Technician in Virginia Beach. You will mentor Locate Technicians, resolve complex locating issues, and ensure high standards of service quality across field operations.

Your role emphasizes maps, SLD/FB data, and locating tools, with responsibility for safe practices, team guidance, and continuous improvement in operations and customer communications.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2–3 years of utility locating experience, with some lead/mentoring exposure.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility systems and locating equipment.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Serve as escalation point for technical and operational issues and mentor Locate Technicians.
• Maintain expert knowledge of maps, SLD/FB data and locating tools; troubleshoot complex locate issues.
• Monitor queues, assist with scheduling and workload balancing for consistent production flow.
• Communicate effectively with excavation crews, clients and internal teams; drive safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Maps

SLD/FB data

Locating tools

Communication

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GIS tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benchmark, a division of National Underground Group, is seeking a Lead Locate Technician in Virginia Beach. You will mentor Locate Technicians, resolve complex locating issues, and ensure high standards of service quality across field operations.

Your role emphasizes maps, SLD/FB data, and locating tools, with responsibility for safe practices, team guidance, and continuous improvement in operations and customer communications.