Underground Utility Locator — Hands-On Field Tech & Benefits

Dycom; Lexington (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Disability and Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Gym Discounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Bigham Cable Construction, Inc. is seeking a Locator to mark underground utilities and support safe, efficient project execution. You will operate detection equipment, read maps, and document all locates while coordinating with excavators and utility reps. This role involves overtime, travel, and after-hours duties as needed.

Candidates should be at least 18, authorized to work in the United States, and have a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver's license with a clean record is required.

Qualifications

• Operates detection equipment to locate and mark underground utilities.
• Reads utility maps to locate underground utilities accurately.
• Documents all locates.
• Communicates with excavators, utility reps and staff.
• Able to perform overtime, travel and after-hours work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate detection equipment to locate and mark underground utilities, seeking guidance from experienced Locators as needed
• Read utility maps to find underground utilities correctly
• Document all locates
• Respond promptly and courteously to excavation notices
• Communicate well with excavators, utility representatives, and company staff
• Dig lightly with a shovel when necessary
• Work overtime, travel, and perform on-call/afterhours responsibilities as needed
• Perform work in all weather conditions

Skills

Detection equipment operation

Reading utility maps

Documentation of locates

Communication

Overtime travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bigham Cable Construction, Inc. is seeking a Locator to mark underground utilities and support safe, efficient project execution. You will operate detection equipment, read maps, and document all locates while coordinating with excavators and utility reps. This role involves overtime, travel, and after-hours duties as needed.

Candidates should be at least 18, authorized to work in the United States, and have a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver's license with a clean record is required.