Utility Locator

Jobtailor; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking personnel to locate and mark underground utilities in designated areas in Mequon, WI. The role requires outdoor work in varying weather, strong technology skills, and ability to meet a 48-hour turnaround on many locates.

Daytime, full-time positions; overtime, weekend and on-call shifts are required as per business needs. A valid driver's license and a safety-sensitive approach are essential, with lifting up to 75 lbs and color distinction skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Proficiency with technology and field equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts.
• Must pass a drug screen for safety-sensitive position.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Able to distinguish wiring color codes on job sites.
• Able to read locate tickets, maps, and prints.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground utilities in designated areas.
• Document locates with accurate notes and photographs.
• Prepare required paperwork and site photos for records.

Skills

Outdoor work

Tech proficiency

Overtime weekends on-call

Drug screen

Driver's license

Confined space

Lift up to 75 lbs

Color distinction

Read maps

Clear communication

Job description

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. Proficient in outdoor work, documentation, and effective communication with various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Underground Utility Locating
• Documentation Skills
• Proficiency With Technology
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability To Work Overtime

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Utility Marking
• Reading Maps
• Color Distinction
• Physical Lifting (Up To 75 lbs)
• Confined Space Work

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Safety-Sensitive Position
• Outdoor Experience
• On-Call Shifts
• Weekend Shifts
• Documentation