Underground Utilities Locate Technician with GPS

S & N Communications, Inc.; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

S & N Communications, Inc. in Lexington, VA is seeking a Locate Technician to identify and mark underground utilities, ensuring safe excavation and construction.

You will read maps and blueprints, use electronic locating equipment and GPS, and coordinate with construction teams to provide accurate information about utility locations. Applicants should have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and 1–2 years of utility locating experience, with a valid driver's license for outdoor

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in utility locating or a related field.
• Proven track record of working with utility maps and blueprints.
• Experience with electronic locating equipment and GPS technology.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mark underground utilities to ensure safe excavation.
• Interpret and analyze utility maps and blueprints for precise locating.
• Communicate with construction teams about utility locations and markings.
• Maintain records of surveys and markings in compliance with regulations.
• Follow safety protocols and stay updated on relevant industry standards.

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Electronic locating equipment

GPS technology

Job description

S & N Communications, Inc. in Lexington, VA is seeking a Locate Technician to identify and mark underground utilities, ensuring safe excavation and construction.

You will read maps and blueprints, use electronic locating equipment and GPS, and coordinate with construction teams to provide accurate information about utility locations. Applicants should have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and 1–2 years of utility locating experience, with a valid driver's license for outdoor