Underground Utility Locator & Safety Technician

Delta Field Services, LLC; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Field Services, LLC is seeking a Damage Prevention Technician for a full-time, on-site role in Montrose, CO. You will identify and mitigate risks to underground utilities, conduct locates, and mark utilities while documenting site conditions for contractors and operations teams.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, map-reading, GPS/GIS skills, and a commitment to safety, with ability to work outdoors and travel to field locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Field operations and inspection skills with utility locating experience.
• Ability to read maps and drawings and use GPS/GIS tools.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for reporting.
• Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and field procedures.
• Outdoor work in varying weather and terrain with physical tasks.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to field sites.
• Prior utility/energy infra or damage prevention experience preferred.
• High school diploma required; additional safety certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, monitor, and mitigate risks to underground utilities.
• Conduct utility locates and mark utilities in field locations.
• Document site conditions and communicate with contractors and teams.
• Respond to tickets or work orders and support safe field activities.

Skills

Field operations

Utilities knowledge

Maps & drawings reading

GPS / GIS tools

Communication skills

Documentation & reporting

Safety compliance

Outdoor work adaptability

Driving/Travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS

GIS

Map reading software

Job description

Delta Field Services, LLC is seeking a Damage Prevention Technician for a full-time, on-site role in Montrose, CO. You will identify and mitigate risks to underground utilities, conduct locates, and mark utilities while documenting site conditions for contractors and operations teams.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, map-reading, GPS/GIS skills, and a commitment to safety, with ability to work outdoors and travel to field locations as needed.