Underground Utility Locator - Outdoor Field Tech

USIC Locating Services, LLC; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company vehicle & fuel card

Company phone & equipment

DailyPay

Insurance options

401(k) with company match

PTO & paid holidays

On-call pay

Career Path Program

USIC All Stars

Boots program

Education Scholarship

Employee discounts

Job summary

USIC Locating Services, LLC is seeking field-oriented candidates for outdoor locating roles. Work involves safely locating underground utilities and documenting each locate with photos and notes. Full-time daytime shifts with overtime and on-call opportunities are common.

No prior locating experience is required, but experienced locators are encouraged to apply; comprehensive training is provided along with a company vehicle and tools.

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, 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.

Job description

USIC Locating Services, LLC is seeking field-oriented candidates for outdoor locating roles. Work involves safely locating underground utilities and documenting each locate with photos and notes. Full-time daytime shifts with overtime and on-call opportunities are common.

No prior locating experience is required, but experienced locators are encouraged to apply; comprehensive training is provided along with a company vehicle and tools.