Utility Locator

Jobtailor; Concordia (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a safety‑minded utility locator to accurately locate and mark underground utilities in Concordia, KS. You will read maps, reference locate tickets, and document each locate with photos, ensuring safe, efficient work in various conditions.

Role requires outdoor work, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, clear communication, and flexibility for overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts. Drug screen and valid license are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to locate underground utilities accurately and safely.
• Proficient in map reading and ticket references.
• Comfort with lifting up to 75 lbs and working in confined spaces.
• Good communication with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call as needed.
• Ability to pass a drug screen due to safety sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities in designated areas; mark locations accurately.
• Complete necessary documentation and photograph each locate; read maps and prints.

Skills

Utility Marking

Map Reading

Locate Ticket Reference

Lifting Up To 75 Lbs

Confined Space Work

Clear Communication

Team Collaboration

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Correctly, safely, and efficiently locate underground utilities, including telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer systems.
• Thoroughly search for underground utilities in a designated area, accurately marking the location, completing the necessary documentation, and photographing each locate.

Requirements

• Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Previous outdoor experience is a plus.
• Computer proficiency.
• Available to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.
• Able to pass a drug screen (this is a safety-sensitive position).
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Able to work in a confined space; walk, bend, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Able to distinguish between colors used to identify wiring and mark underground utilities.
• Able to read, understand, and reference locate tickets, as well as maps and prints.
• Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.

Skills

• Utility Marking
• Map Reading
• Locate Ticket Reference
• Lifting Up To 75 Lbs
• Confined Space Work
• Clear Communication
• Team Collaboration