Underground Utility Locator & Bury Technician

USIC; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid training

Company vehicle & fuel card

Company phone & equipment

DailyPay

401(k) with company match

PTO & paid holidays

CPP – Career Path Program

USIC All Stars program

Tenure Boots Program

Education Partnership & Scholarship

Employee discounts & perks

Job summary

USIC is seeking a Drop Bury Technician for nationwide underground utility locating and burying work. You will locate utilities, trench or bore cables, and document work for billing while maintaining strong safety practices.

You’ll drive a company vehicle, reference maps, and coordinate with customers and teammates to complete tasks efficiently. Training is provided, with benefits supporting your long-term career in the field.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Computer proficiency and the ability to use and interpret various electronic locating equipment.
• Available to work overtime, including weekends, as needed.
• Ability to pass a drug screen (safety-sensitive position).
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to walk long distances, bend, kneel, and lift frequently (up to 75 lbs.).
• Ability to do manual labor utilizing hand tools to dig or bore 6-8 inches in depth.
• Ability to distinguish colors used to identify wiring and mark underground utilities.
• Ability to read, understand locate tickets, maps and prints.
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and property owners.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle to assigned outdoor job sites and perform locates and drop bury tickets as assigned.
• Understand and reference records, maps, and prints to accurately locate and mark underground facilities.
• Utilize locating equipment and follow locating procedures to ensure accurate, quality locates.
• Operate digging equipment and/or use hand tools to trench or bore cable lines (typically 6-8 inches deep).
• Use smartphone and company/customer software to indicate time worked and identify underground facilities located and drop bury tickets completed for billing purposes.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and regulations, including OSHA and company guidelines.
• Take and process photos and complete any documentation needed.
• Check equipment/supplies daily to ensure you have adequate supplies and equipment is fully operational.
• Interact with utility representatives, contractors, property owners, and/or teammates to coordinate work and maintain favorable relations.
• Demonstrate professional and respectful behavior.

Skills

Outdoor work

Locating equipment

Communication

Safety consciousness

Problem solving

Tools

Locating equipment

Fiber fusion splicer

Job description

USIC is seeking a Drop Bury Technician for nationwide underground utility locating and burying work. You will locate utilities, trench or bore cables, and document work for billing while maintaining strong safety practices.

You’ll drive a company vehicle, reference maps, and coordinate with customers and teammates to complete tasks efficiently. Training is provided, with benefits supporting your long-term career in the field.