Underground Utility Locator – Travel‑Heavy & On‑Call

Northern Lights Locating & Inspections Inc; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

STD/LTD/Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc is seeking a Utility Locator in Blaine, MN to perform underground utility locating for clients and property owners. You will use maps, as-built drawings, GIS data, and advanced locating equipment to mark locations, document work, and support excavation teams.

You must be able to travel extensively (75%+), pass a drug screen, and maintain vehicle/equipment. On-call rotations are required, with competitive pay and solid benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Understand 811 laws and locate utilities per 811 tickets.
• Read and interpret utility maps and as-built drawings.
• Maintain equipment and vehicle cleanliness and readiness.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets.
• Use utility maps, as-built drawings, GIS information, and locating equipment.
• Mark locations with flags or paint.
• Prepare reports and memos documenting work and issues.
• Take photos of located lines for each ticket.
• Investigate damages to utilities and document findings.
• Record locating data via mobile app for client records.

Skills

Best locate practices

Read utility maps

Equipment maintenance

DOT physical eligibility

Valid driver’s license

Ability to travel

On-call readiness

Tools

Multiple locating methods

Job description

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc is seeking a Utility Locator in Blaine, MN to perform underground utility locating for clients and property owners. You will use maps, as-built drawings, GIS data, and advanced locating equipment to mark locations, document work, and support excavation teams.

You must be able to travel extensively (75%+), pass a drug screen, and maintain vehicle/equipment. On-call rotations are required, with competitive pay and solid benefits offered.