Utility Locator

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a field position focused on locating and marking underground utilities. The role requires working outdoors in varying weather, accurate documentation, and timely communication with crews and homeowners. Overtime, weekend, and on-call shifts are required as business needs dictate.

The job emphasizes safety, physical capability, and proficiency with maps, tickets, and maps, with a daylight schedule and a 48-hour turnaround on many locates.

Qualifications

• Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Previous outdoor experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with technology.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities correctly, safely, and efficiently.
• Thoroughly search designated areas, mark locations, document, and photograph each locate.
• These are daytime, full-time positions.
• We maintain a 48-hour turnaround on many locates, often working after holidays and some weekends as needed.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekend shifts, and on-call shifts (including nights).

Skills

Outdoor work

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Job description

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.
• These are daytime, full-time positions.
• We have a 48-hour turnaround time on many locates, which means we generally work the day after holidays and some weekends, as needed.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekend shifts, and on-call shifts (including nights and weekends), dependent upon the needs of the business.

Requirements

• Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Previous outdoor experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with technology.
• 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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in locating and marking underground utilities while ensuring safety and compliance with documentation requirements. Proficient in outdoor work, capable of handling physical demands and communicating effectively with various stakeholders.