Underground Utility Locator II — Safe, Rewarding Career

Kanaan Communications, LLC; Grayling (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Gym Discounts

Job summary

Kanaan Communications, LLC is seeking a Locator II to mark underground utilities with flags and paint, helping ensure safe, efficient projects in Michigan.

You’ll operate locating equipment, read maps, document locates, and communicate with excavators and staff. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least six months locating experience, and a valid Michigan driver’s license. We offer strong benefits and a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• To be 18 years of age or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company.
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience.
• Minimum of six months locating experience.
• Valid State driver's license (not Provisional) with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate detection equipment to locate and mark standard (and complex) underground utilities.
• Read utility maps to locate underground utilities correctly.
• Document all locates.
• Respond promptly to excavation notices.
• Communicate with excavators, utility representatives, and staff.
• Troubleshoot difficult locates and assist with locating high-profile cable lines.
• Dig lightly with a shovel when necessary.
• Work overtime, travel, and be on-call/after-hours as needed.
• Perform work in all weather conditions.

Skills

Effective communication

Outdoor work readiness

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant work experience

Tools

Detection equipment

Job description

Kanaan Communications, LLC is seeking a Locator II to mark underground utilities with flags and paint, helping ensure safe, efficient projects in Michigan.

You’ll operate locating equipment, read maps, document locates, and communicate with excavators and staff. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least six months locating experience, and a valid Michigan driver’s license. We offer strong benefits and a safety-first culture.