Utility Locator

Harris Kocher Smith; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Monthly cellphone stipend

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and sick pay

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harris Kocher Smith is seeking a Utility Locator to identify underground facilities such as gas, electric, and telecom lines. You will interpret maps and blueprints and operate locating equipment to document locations, often requiring hands-on work with lifting and travel within Colorado.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and clear communication as you report status using laptops and field devices; a valid Colorado driver’s license and the ability to pass screenings are required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience locating underground utilities (gas, electric, water, sewer, telecom)
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds to move manhole lids
• Possess a valid Colorado Driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Some travel within the state of Colorado may be required
• Able to pass pre-employment drug and criminal background screen
• Knowledge of OSHA Safety Procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilize maps/blueprints to interpret facilities to determine the presence of underground utilities
• Use locate equipment to accurately locate all underground facilities in scope of work
• Use laptop or other electronic devices to receive and document status of underground utilities

Skills

Communication skills

OSHA knowledge

Deadline oriented

Tools

Locate equipment

Job description

As a Utility Locator, you will use locate equipment to accurately locate underground facilities that include but are not limited to, telephone lines, electrical power lines, cable television lines, gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines and sewer lines. Successful candidates should be self-starters, with the desire and ambition to work independently.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Utilize maps/blueprints to interpret facilities to determine the presence of underground utilities
• Use locate equipment to accurately locate all underground facilities in scope of work
• Use laptop or other electronic devices to receive and document status of underground utilities

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience locating underground utilities (gas, electric, water, sewer, telecommunications)
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds periodically in order to remove and replace manhole lids to properly locate buried lines
• Possess a valid Colorado Driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Some travel within the state of Colorado may be required
• Able to pass pre-employment drug and criminal background screen

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Able to meet deadlines
• Good customer and communication skills
• Knowledge of OSHA Safety Procedures preferred

Hourly Wage:

$24 to $32 per hour, based on applicable skill level

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
• Company Vehicle
• Monthly Cellphone Stipend
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) and employer match
• Professional and Educational opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness program

It is the policy of the Company to extend equal opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to recruitment, employment, promotion, assignment, training, demotion and discharge, and all other actions affecting personnel.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.