Underground Utility Locator: Paid Training & Growth

Heath; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company vehicle

Laptop & equipment

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Employee discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Heath Consultants Incorporated is seeking Utility Locator Technicians – Damage Prevention Specialists to locate and mark underground utilities across the region. The role offers paid training and a stable career in a critical safety-oriented field.

The work is field-heavy, requiring travel to sites, use of sensing equipment, and careful adherence to safety protocols. Prior field experience is preferred but not required, with strong emphasis on reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Pre-employment background and drug screening required.
• Ability to learn and use utility maps, records and resources to locate underground utilities.
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel and stand outdoors for long periods in varied terrains.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities and mark locations.
• Operate electronic detection equipment and tools to locate utilities.
• Indicate locations using paint and flags.
• Conduct site inspections for safety hazards.
• Use mapping tools and equipment to determine routes.
• Prioritize locate requests and respond to tickets.
• Travel to sites for routine and emergency requests.
• Read maps/prints to identify utilities.
• Spend majority of time in field with some admin tasks.

Skills

Driver's license

Background check

Drug screening

High School Diploma or GED

Punctuality

Physical fitness

Maps & field tools

Outdoor endurance

Technical aptitude

Follow directions

Team communication

Field experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Heath Consultants Incorporated is seeking Utility Locator Technicians – Damage Prevention Specialists to locate and mark underground utilities across the region. The role offers paid training and a stable career in a critical safety-oriented field.

The work is field-heavy, requiring travel to sites, use of sensing equipment, and careful adherence to safety protocols. Prior field experience is preferred but not required, with strong emphasis on reliability and teamwork.