Underground Utility Locator - Paid Training & Growth

Dycom Industries, Inc; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training program

Company laptop/phone/equipment

Company vehicle and fuel card

Work boot voucher (Red Wing)

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

UtiliQuest, a leading provider of underground utility damage prevention, is hiring experienced Utility Locators in South Carolina. The role requires verifiable locating experience and a valid US work authorization. A comprehensive training program and company-provided gear are included.

You will document excavations, read utility maps, communicate with现场 teams, and operate locating equipment. Expect a demanding yet rewarding role with opportunities for advancement and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of verifiable direct utility locating experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Receive, document and close out excavation notices using a laptop or devices.
• Read and interpret utility maps to identify utilities.
• Communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel about underground facilities.
• Operate electronic location equipment to locate and mark buried facilities within prescribed accuracy.
• Perform light excavation with a shovel to expose buried utilities when necessary.
• Provide accurate documentation and sketches related to locates.
• Respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours per time requirements.
• Operate company vehicles safely and maintain a professional appearance.

Skills

Utility locating experience

Driver's license

Drug screen

Background check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laptop

Phone

Equipment

Job description

UtiliQuest, a leading provider of underground utility damage prevention, is hiring experienced Utility Locators in South Carolina. The role requires verifiable locating experience and a valid US work authorization. A comprehensive training program and company-provided gear are included.

You will document excavations, read utility maps, communicate with现场 teams, and operate locating equipment. Expect a demanding yet rewarding role with opportunities for advancement and benefits.