Utility Locate Technician — Field Role with Vehicle & PTO

ELM Utility Services; St. James (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Cell phone provided

Medical, Dental, Vision (optional)

Life Insurance

PTO

6 paid holidays

401(k) plan

Boot reimbursement

Bonuses for anniversaries

Job summary

ELM Utility Services is hiring a Utility Locate Technician to operate outdoors in the St. James, MO area, using a company vehicle as a mobile office to locate and mark underground utilities. You will receive daily tasks via a mobile system and work a set route while ensuring safety and accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, is safety-sensitive under DOT rules, and includes on-call rotation with overtime potential. A valid driver's license is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle record, and background check required.
• High School Diploma or GED and at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Work independently outdoors using a company-provided vehicle as a mobile office.
• Accurately locate and mark underground utilities with marking paint, flags, and markers.
• Receive daily tasks via mobile work system and complete a route of locate requests.
• Be available for on-call rotation and overtime, including nights/weekends when needed.
• Distinguish colors and follow English-written or verbal instructions.

Skills

Pre-employment drug screen

MVR check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ELM Utility Services is hiring a Utility Locate Technician to operate outdoors in the St. James, MO area, using a company vehicle as a mobile office to locate and mark underground utilities. You will receive daily tasks via a mobile system and work a set route while ensuring safety and accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, is safety-sensitive under DOT rules, and includes on-call rotation with overtime potential. A valid driver's license is mandatory.