Underground Utility Locator | Field Technician (Training)

National Underground Group; Palmyra (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Medical, dental, Vision, Life/STD/LTD

401(k) with employer match

Bonus opportunity

Career training and advancement

Job summary

Benchmark, a division of National Underground Group, seeks a Locate Technician in Palmyra, VA. This full-time manual labor role locates underground facilities using mechanical/technical equipment and supports excavation projects across multiple states.

You will work outdoors, on-call hours, lift up to 50 pounds, read maps and blueprints, and collaborate with crews and homeowners to ensure safety and accuracy. Training provided to obtain locator certification.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and receive locator certification.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors and walk up to 5 miles daily.
• Ability to operate independently and be available on-call hours.

Responsibilities

• Use mechanical/technical equipment to locate underground facilities.
• Communicate daily with managers, excavation crews, and homeowners.
• Interpret job order tickets and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Read maps and blueprints to locate utilities.
• Determine efficient route to each locate in rural and urban areas.
• Remove and replace manhole lids.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Domestic driving

On-call availability

Valid driver’s license

Lift up to 50 lbs

Outdoor / terrain walking

Computer literacy / email

Job description

Benchmark, a division of National Underground Group, seeks a Locate Technician in Palmyra, VA. This full-time manual labor role locates underground facilities using mechanical/technical equipment and supports excavation projects across multiple states.

You will work outdoors, on-call hours, lift up to 50 pounds, read maps and blueprints, and collaborate with crews and homeowners to ensure safety and accuracy. Training provided to obtain locator certification.