Underground Utility Locator

Vannguard Utility Partners, Inc.; Adel (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities sector seeks dedicated Underground Utility Locators. This role offers outdoor work and requires individuals to drive to various job sites, utilizing advanced mapping tools to locate underground utilities safely. The ideal candidates should be self-motivated, attentive to detail, and ready to embrace a rewarding career with competitive wages and benefits.

Benefits

Paid Training

Company Vehicle

Competitive Wages

Dental, Health and Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Overtime

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Able to self-manage and communicate with supervisors and clients.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive to job sites in response to requests for locating underground utilities.
• Utilize mapping tools and equipment to find utilities and ensure safety.
• Indicate utility locations clearly for excavation personnel.

Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

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Great Opportunity for Outdoor Work and Freedom!

Salary: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

We are recruiting Underground Utility Locators in your area for a rewarding career!

Vannguard is currently seeking new team members with the right attitude in a drug-free environment.

Our Underground Utility Locators are responsible, self-motivated individuals who enjoy the freedom of working outdoors. We will train the right individual who is committed to safety, comfortable working on their own, pays close attention to detail, and takes pride in completing a job well done.

Our Underground Utility Locators drive a company vehicle to job sites and use computer utility maps along with specialized equipment to find underground cables, pipes and other underground utilities to prevent damages and ensure safety within the excavation, landscaping and construction community.

Problem-solvers who are not afraid of hard work and know that quality is their priority should consider a career as an Underground Utility Locator with Vannguard Utility Partners Inc.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Drive a company vehicle directly from home to job sites in response to routine ticket requests, emergencies, and relocates.
• Utilizes the provided mapping tools and other location information, along with locating equipment, to locate underground utilities including, but not limited to: electric and gas utilities telephone and other communication lines.
• Indicates utility locations through the utilization of paint, flags, and communicates other relevant information to excavation personnel or other appropriate authorities.
• Responds to after-hours emergency call-outs in accordance with the established rotation schedule.
  
  

Benefits Include

• Company Vehicle
• Paid Training
• Competitive Wages
• Dental, Health and Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Overtime
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Attitude

• Computer Skills
• Valid driver's license in applicable state of employment.
• Must be able to work overtime when duties cannot be performed within a normal work schedule.
• Will be subject to Vannguard's Drug-Free Workplace Program, and complete a pre-employment drug screening.
• Able to self-manage and communicate with supervisors and clients in a timely manner.
  
  

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees regularly:

• Drive 50 to 300+ miles daily as required by the assigned geographic locating area.
• Get in and out of a vehicle 50+ times a day.
• Stand and walk lengthy distances (1+ miles) over uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Sit for long periods of time while driving.
• Lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  
  

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required)
  
  

License

• Driver's License (Required)
  
  

Work Location:

• Multiple locations
  
  

This Job Is

• A job for which military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

COVID-19 considerations: This position is outdoors and involves minimal contact and interaction with others.

Salary: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
  
  

Compensation Package

• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay
  
  

Physical Setting

• Outdoor work
  
  

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
  
  

Experience

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Utility locating: 1 year (Preferred)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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