Underground Utility Locator — Field Technician with Training

Usic Llc; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid training

High-quality company vehicle

Company phone & equipment

DailyPay

Comprehensive insurance options

401(k) with company match

PTO & paid holidays

Weekend & holiday on-call pay

Career Path Program (CPP)

USIC All Stars

Tenure Boots Program

Education Partnership & Scholarship

Employee discounts & perks

Job summary

USIC is seeking an outdoors-oriented Locator to locate underground utilities in the field, mark locations, and document findings using company tools. This daytime, full-time role includes a company vehicle and comprehensive training.

No prior locating experience is required, but experienced locators are encouraged to apply. You’ll work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts with benefits including training, insurance options, 401(k) with match, PTO, and DailyPay.

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.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Able to work in a confined space; 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

• 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

Tech proficiency

Tools

Ticket management system

Job description

USIC is seeking an outdoors-oriented Locator to locate underground utilities in the field, mark locations, and document findings using company tools. This daytime, full-time role includes a company vehicle and comprehensive training.

No prior locating experience is required, but experienced locators are encouraged to apply. You’ll work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts with benefits including training, insurance options, 401(k) with match, PTO, and DailyPay.