Underground Utility Locator

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

Job summary

Join a leading utility company as an Underground Utility Locator, where you will work outdoors and drive to various job sites while ensuring safety by locating underground utilities. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and enjoy problem-solving in a dynamic work environment, with extensive training provided.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Paid Training

Competitive Wages

401(k)

Dental, Health and Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Overtime

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license in applicable state.
• 1 year of computer skills preferred.
• 1 year of utility locating preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive to job sites to locate underground utilities.
• Utilize mapping tools and equipment for accurate locating.
• Respond to emergencies and provide utility location information.

Skills

Computer Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

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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