Underground Utility Locator – Field Tech (Paid Training)

USIC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company phone

DailyPay

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

On-call pay

Career advancement

Employee recognition program

Boots voucher

Education scholarship

Employee discounts

Job summary

USIC is seeking candidates for a daytime, full-time locate technician to identify and mark underground utilities across designated areas. The role includes using a company vehicle, conducting documentation and photography for each locate, and meeting a 48‑hour turnaround on many locates.

We offer comprehensive benefits, training from day one, and a path for advancement within a safety‑driven work culture. Weekend/on‑call shifts may be required depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Proficiency with technology.
• Available to work overtime, weekends, and on‑call shifts as needed.
• Able to pass a drug screen (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, maps and prints.
• Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.

Responsibilities

• Correctly, safely, and efficiently locate underground utilities, including telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer systems.
• Thoroughly search for underground utilities in a designated area, accurately marking the location, completing the necessary documentation, and photographing each locate.

Skills

Problem solving

Public safety minded

Outdoor work adaptability

Job description

USIC is seeking candidates for a daytime, full-time locate technician to identify and mark underground utilities across designated areas. The role includes using a company vehicle, conducting documentation and photography for each locate, and meeting a 48‑hour turnaround on many locates.

We offer comprehensive benefits, training from day one, and a path for advancement within a safety‑driven work culture. Weekend/on‑call shifts may be required depending on business needs.