Utility Locator

Northern Lights Locating & Inspections Inc; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Holidays and Vacation Time

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD and

Life

Job summary

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. in Elkhart, IN, is seeking Utility Locators to support 811 ticket-based projects across the region.

Join a team that offers competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Candidates must be able to travel frequently and comply with safety and regulatory requirements. This role is on-site with frequent field work.

Qualifications

• 2 years locator experience required.
• Must have valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain DOT certification.
• Willingness to travel 75%+ and work varying schedules.
• Able to pass a drug screen and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets per 811 dig laws.
• Use utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, GIS information, and locating equipment.
• Mark the location of underground utilities with flags or paint.
• Prepare reports and memos documenting work completed and issues encountered.
• Take photos of located utilities for each 811 ticket.
• Investigate and document excavations causing damage to utilities.
• On-call rotation.

Skills

Locator experience

Attention to Detail

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Elkhart, IN 46516

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. was created in March of 2001 to provide services to clients with a need to protect their utility networks. Not just a ‘Paint and Flag’ service, Northern Lights delivers locating and inspection expertise that goes beyond that of traditional utility location. Northern Lights provides protection to our customers utility 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We have since expanded into Sewer Imaging, inspection, and locating sewer mains/laterals using the latest technology on the market. We also perform Inspection work/services on utility project throughout the United States.

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection Inc is looking for Utility Locators. We offer competitive pay, great benefits and a paid time off program. We focus on allowing our locators to run their area independently as needed but there is a support system in place for them as well.

STATUS: Full Time, Employee

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 2 years Locator experience required.

JOB SUMMARY

• Locate underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets per 811 dig laws
• Uses utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, G.I.S. information, and various pipe and electronic locating equipment
• Utilizes flags and/or paint to mark the location of underground utilities
• Prepares various reports, forms, and memos to document work completed, and problems encountered and/or resolved
• Take pictures of utility line located for each 811 ticket
• Investigates and prepares detailed written documentation on excavations that result in damage to underground utilities
• Candidates need to be comfortable with using Cell phone-based app to record locating marks for clients property for excavators and property owners. App holds photos and enables locators to complete all documents needed for locate
• On-call rotation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Know best locate practices, procedures and 811 law
• Read and interpret utility maps and as-built civil engineering drawings
• Maintain cleanliness and good operating condition of all provided equipment and vehicle
• Ability to maintain a Tobacco free vehicle
• Locate underground utilities using multiple methods of locating
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Maintain small- to medium-sized equipment and trucks
• Complete paperwork and documentation
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
• Attention to Detail
• Be able to work in all weather conditions
• Willingness to Travel (75% +)
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Able to pass a drug screen
• Must have valid Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a DOT physical certification.
• Must be available to work varying schedules and overtime
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Self-motivated and able to learn quickly
• Team oriented and have exemplary character.
• Safety focused

NORTHERN LIGHTS OFFERS

• Competitive pay
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time.
• Affordable benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD and Life
• 401(k) Plan – with match!

JDH Contracting, Inc. and Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

JDH Contracting, Inc. and Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more, please visit www.e-verify.gov