Utility Locator

Jobtailor; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated utility locator to join our field team in Wilmington, NC. You will locate underground utilities, mark positions, and document each locate with photos, ensuring safety and accuracy in every job.

The role is daytime, full-time and requires overtime, weekend work, and on-call shifts as needed. You will need a valid driver's license, the ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and strong communication with homeowners, contractors, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must pass a drug screen; safety-sensitive role.
• Ability to read locate tickets, maps and prints.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in confined spaces.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities safely and accurately in designated areas.
• Mark locations precisely and document each locate with photos.
• Work daytime, full-time with potential holidays/weekends and overtime.
• Communicate with homeowners, contractors, and colleagues clearly.

Skills

Outdoor work

Weather conditions

Technology proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Safe driving record

Lift 75 lbs

Color vision

Read tickets and maps

Clear communication

Overtime/wknds

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.