Underground Utility Locator Technician – Field Role

National Underground Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive time off

Medical, dental, Vision, Life/STD/LTD

401(k) with employer match

Bonus opportunity

Career training and advancement

Job summary

Benchmark in Baton Rouge seeks a Locate Technician to accurately locate underground utilities and coordinate with managers, crews and homeowners. The role requires working outdoors, following safety protocols, and being on-call after hours to ensure timely utility location services.

The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for training and advancement within Benchmark and the National Underground Group family.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn – Instructor led training is required to receive locator certification.
• Ability to drive local roads, work outdoors, and to operate independently.
• Ability to perform locate duties before or after normal business hours when on call.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• No accidents within 12 months.
• Ability to access restricted and/or controlled areas (such as federal installations).
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to use computer to complete documentation and receive and send email.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk up to 5 miles in one day, in various terrains.
• Pay salary range - $23-25/hr (depending on experience).

Responsibilities

• Use mechanical/technical equipment to locate underground facilities such as telephone lines, electrical power lines, cable television lines, gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines, and sewer lines.
• Communicate and interact daily with managers, excavation crews, and homeowners to discuss locate issues.
• Interpret job order tickets and respond appropriately to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Read maps and blueprints to ensure accurate location of utilities.
• Determine efficient route to each locate in rural and urban areas.
• Remove and replace manhole lids.

Skills

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Locating utilities

Job description

Benchmark in Baton Rouge seeks a Locate Technician to accurately locate underground utilities and coordinate with managers, crews and homeowners. The role requires working outdoors, following safety protocols, and being on-call after hours to ensure timely utility location services.

The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for training and advancement within Benchmark and the National Underground Group family.