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Underground Utility Locator

Vannguard Utility Partners, Inc.

Bellevue (NE)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Underground Utility Locators who thrive in outdoor environments. This role offers the freedom to work independently while ensuring safety and quality in utility locating. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to embrace the challenges of outdoor work. With a commitment to safety and a focus on quality, you will play a vital role in preventing damages to underground utilities. Join a team that values hard work and offers competitive pay, training, and benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in the utilities sector.

Benefits

Company Vehicle
Paid Training
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Vacation
Overtime Pay

Qualifications

  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Experience with utility locating preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Drive to job sites and locate underground utilities using mapping tools.
  • Communicate utility locations to excavation personnel.

Skills

Computer Skills
Problem-solving
Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Mapping Tools
Locating Equipment

Job description

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Great Opportunity for Outdoor Work and Freedom!

Salary: $21.00 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: $21.00

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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