Utility Locator

OSP Inspectors Inc; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

OSP Inspectors Inc is seeking a Utility Location Technician in Mobile, Alabama to safeguard underground infrastructure by locating and marking utilities before excavation. This role involves reading utility maps, operating EM equipment, documenting locations, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have utility locating experience, proficiency with EM locating, and the physical ability to work outdoors and lift 50 lbs. This is a full-time subcontractor position with provided equipment but requires a personal vehicle.

Qualifications

• 1+ year utility locating experience preferred; SUE/Pre-design locating exposure a plus.
• Ability to use mobile field apps for ticketing, photos, and GIS notes.
• Physical ability to walk and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground utilities prior to excavation.
• Operate EM locating equipment to mark utilities accurately.
• Create documentation for each locate; manage 811 tickets.
• Perform safe manhole entry using assigned equipment.
• Maintain professional communication with customers onsite.

Skills

Utility locating experience

Proficiency with EM locating

Familiarity with GPR

Use of mobile field apps

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement

Utility Location Technician

About the Role

The Utility Location Technician safeguards underground infrastructure for OSP projects by locating, marking, and documenting utilities prior to excavation or construction. The role partners with utility owners, contractors, and agencies to ensure accurate marks, regulatory compliance, and safe, on-schedule field work.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret utility maps/prints and OSP plans to identify underground facilities and approximate depths.
• Operate EM locating equipment and, when applicable, GPR to mark underground utilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
• Create accurate documentation (photos, sketches, GIS/mobile app entries) for each locate; maintain chain of record.
• Manage 811 tickets and coordinate timing with OSP dispatch, supervisors, and site contacts.
• Perform safe manhole/handhole entry using assigned equipment; apply soft-dig/shovel techniques when required.
• Recognize hazards for electric, gas, water/sewer, and fiber; follow all safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Work outdoors in all weather; maintain professional communication with customers and inspectors.
• Support as-built verification for OSP construction when requested.

Requirements (1099 Sub-Contractor)

• 1+ year utility locating experience preferred; SUE/Pre-design locating exposure a plus.
• Proficiency with EM locating; familiarity with GPR desirable.
• Ability to use mobile field apps for ticketing, photos, and GIS notes.
• Physical ability to walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in streets/ROWs.

Tools, Equipment, and Vehicle

• All locating equipment and tools are provided by Customer.
• This is a subcontractor role: locator supplies a reliable personal vehicle. OSP will not provide a truck or reimburse insurance, mileage, or branding costs.

Work Conditions

• Full-time field work; occasional after-hours or emergency calls based on OSP schedule needs.
• Compliance with applicable standards (811 laws, municipal/FDOT where applicable) and company SOPs.