Underground Utility Locator - Field Tech (OT & On-Call)

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a field position focused on locating and marking underground utilities. The role requires working outdoors in varying weather, accurate documentation, and timely communication with crews and homeowners. Overtime, weekend, and on-call shifts are required as business needs dictate.

The job emphasizes safety, physical capability, and proficiency with maps, tickets, and maps, with a daylight schedule and a 48-hour turnaround on many locates.

Qualifications

• Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Previous outdoor experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with technology.
• Available to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.
• Able to pass a drug screen (this is a safety-sensitive position).
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Able to work in a confined space; walk, bend, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Able to distinguish between colors used to identify wiring and mark underground utilities.
• Able to read, understand, and reference locate tickets, as well as maps and prints.
• Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities correctly, safely, and efficiently.
• Thoroughly search designated areas, mark locations, document, and photograph each locate.
• These are daytime, full-time positions.
• We maintain a 48-hour turnaround on many locates, often working after holidays and some weekends as needed.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekend shifts, and on-call shifts (including nights).

Skills

Outdoor work

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a field position focused on locating and marking underground utilities. The role requires working outdoors in varying weather, accurate documentation, and timely communication with crews and homeowners. Overtime, weekend, and on-call shifts are required as business needs dictate.

The job emphasizes safety, physical capability, and proficiency with maps, tickets, and maps, with a daylight schedule and a 48-hour turnaround on many locates.