Utility Locator

UtiliQuest, LLC; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training Program

Weekly Paychecks

Company vehicle and fuel card

Paid Time Off

Insurance benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

A utilities service provider is hiring a Utility Locator in Jonesboro, Georgia. This role involves learning to locate and document underground utility lines while following safety protocols. Benefits include a paid training program, insurance, and a company vehicle. The ideal candidate must be 18 years of age or older, have authorization to work in the U.S., and possess a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States required.
• Relevant work experience may substitute educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn utility locating techniques and safety protocols.
• Partner with experienced locators to mark underground utility lines.
• Document findings using digital mapping tools.

Skills

Utility locating techniques

Safety protocols

Operating utility locating equipment

Documenting findings

Working in various weather conditions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid State driver's license

Job description

Overview

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At UtiliQuest, as a Utility Locator, you\'ll learn safety rules and techniques to find underground utility lines. You\'ll work with experienced locators, use special tools, and record findings to ensure construction projects are safe and efficient.

UtiliQuest supports utility operators throughout America to prevent damages to their infrastructure. We reliably complete locate requests to assist project owners and managers in achieving safer excavations and reducing damages to underground infrastructure.

We are committed to integrity, ethics, corporate citizenship, and sustainability.

What You’ll Do

• Learn utility locating techniques, safety protocols and how to operate equipment
• Develop an understanding of local utility infrastructure and regulations
• Partner with experienced Locators to mark underground utility lines
• Operate utility locating equipment
• Document findings using digital mapping tools
• Perform work in all weather conditions
• Operate company vehicle in a safe manner
• Work overtime, travel, and perform on-call/afterhours responsibilities as needed

Benefits

• Paid Training Program
• Weekly Paychecks
• Company “take home” Vehicle and fuel card
• Work boot voucher (Red Wing)
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and more

What You’ll Need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED, or relevant work experience
• Valid State driver\'s license (not provisional), including an acceptable MVR

Physical Abilities & Exposures

• Routinely: work alone in remote locations, operate vehicle, manual dexterity, bend, stoop, stand, walk, lift up to 55 pounds, use equipment, and work in all weather
• Occasionally: work in confined spaces and climb stairs, walk on uneven ground

Salary

$20 - $22 / hr (based on experience)

About Us & Equal Opportunity

UtiliQuest is a provider of damage prevention and infrastructure-related services specializing in underground facility locating for gas, electric, and telecommunications industries. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we have served clients in multiple states since 1985. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, safety, and ethical business practices. 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.