Utility Locator

Dycom Industries, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx Plans

401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company 


Paid Time Off and Holidays

PerkSPot discounts

Job summary

Dycom Industries, Inc. invites experienced Utility Locators to join our team in South Carolina. You will locate underground utilities, read maps, and coordinate with excavators to ensure safe and compliant work.

100% paid training and tools are provided. A valid driver’s license, drug screen, and background check are required. We offer steady work, on-site roles, weekly pay, medical and retirement benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a national leader in utility damage prevention.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of verifiable direct utility locating experience.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional education preferred.
• Valid state driver's license with a compliant MVR.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive, document and close out excavation notices as needed.
• Read and interpret utility maps to identify underground utilities.
• Communicate with excavators, utility reps, and staff using assigned devices.
• Operate locating equipment to mark underground facilities within accuracy limits.
• Perform light digging to expose buried utilities when required.
• Provide documentation or sketches for completed locates.
• Respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours per time requirements.
• Operate company vehicles safely and maintain professional appearance.
• Be able to perform manhole entry with designated safety devices.
• Work in all weather conditions, including evenings and weekends.
• Use hands to operate specialized locating tools.
• Lift and carry locating equipment up to 50 pounds as needed.

Skills

Utility locating experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Utility Locator (16329)

Requisition ID16329-Posted11/09/2026-Operations Management-Operations-UQ142-West Columbia, SC-Field-Entry-Level-0% - 24%

Our TEAM is growing and expanding in South Carolina.... We are hiring Experienced Utility Locating Technicians!

Are you an Experienced Utility Line Locator looking to make a change to an industry leader? Do you have at least twelve (12) months of verifiable direct utility locating experience? If so, it may betime to join our Team! We’re looking for Experienced Utility Locators to join our team and help connect America. UtiliQuest has been a leading provider of quality underground utility damage prevention for over three decades!

• UtiliQuest is now hiring experienced Utility Line Locators!
• 100% Paid Training Program
• Company laptop, phone and equipment
• Company Vehicle and fuel card
• Work boot voucher (Red Wing)
• Advancement opportunities and career growth

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Access to discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more through PerkSPot!

What you’ll do

• Use a lap-top computer or other devices to receive, document and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours
• Read and interpret utility maps / prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities
• Use assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel, regarding underground facilities
• Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark under-ground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits
• Perform light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary
• Provide accurate documentation and or sketches related to all locates completed
• Receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements
• Operate company vehicles in a safe manner and maintain a professional appearance
• Be able to perform manhole entry using assigned equipment and safety devices
• Perform work in all weather conditions, during normal and after hours
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools
• Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist; standing and or walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to carry 3-5 lb electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 50 pounds or lifting in excess of 50 lbs with tool aids
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• The employee shall follow all safety rules at all times
• Will need to have the ability to work a flexible schedule (some evenings and weekends) as ticket/production load requires
• Employee will respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotation

What you’ll need

• You are at least 18 years old
• You have twelve (12) months or greater of verifiable direct utility locating experience
• You are authorized to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, relevant work experience, or a combination of education and work experience preferred
• Valid State driver's license (cannot be considered Provisional), including an MVR record that is deemed acceptable by the company
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Upon employment, will be subject to random drug testing in compliance with federal, state and company guidelines
• Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment. (shovels, screw drivers, wrenches, and ped keys etc.)
• Ability to carry 3-5 lb electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 50 pounds or lifting in excess of 50 lbs with tool aids

Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely: work alone in remote locations with arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle, squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, lift up to 55 pounds, use keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally: use portable ladder, work in confined spaces and climb stairs

The wage range for Utility Locator is$21.00 - $26.00.

Why work with us Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.