Utility Locator

e-vergent LLC.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Company vehicle and equipment provided

Job summary

e-vergent LLC. is searching for a Utility Locator to join our field operations team in Wisconsin. You will accurately identify and mark buried fiber and infrastructure to prevent damage during excavations. This role involves close collaboration with construction crews while ensuring compliance with state laws.

Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and have a high school diploma. The position offers a starting pay of $23.00/hour, medical insurance, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, prints, and as-built drawings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors year-round.

Responsibilities

• Respond to locate tickets within required timeframes.
• Locate and mark buried fiber and infrastructure.
• Document locate work thoroughly including photos and sketches.
• Communicate effectively with excavators and municipal staff.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Comfortable working independently

Reliable and organized

Professional communication

Physically comfortable outdoors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electromagnetic locating equipment

GIS tools

GPS equipment

Job description

We are a growing fiber and wireless Internet provider serving communities across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. We own and operate multiple regional networks and brands and we’re expanding: building new fiber infrastructure and bringing best-in-class, high-speed Internet to our residential and business customers.

We are a local team with decades of experience in the industry. We started with a simple idea: that smaller communities deserve the same quality Internet as big cities. We’re hands‑on, we take pride in doing the work right, and we’re looking for people who want to build something real and local and grow with us for the long term.

About the Role

We are looking to add a Utility Locator to our growing field operations team. This role is responsible for accurately identifying and marking our buried fiber and infrastructure to prevent damage during third‑party excavation work, and to protect both the network and the public.

You’ll work closely with the Director of Field Operations, our construction crews, and dispatch to respond to locate tickets, coordinate with excavators and municipalities, and ensure we stay fully compliant with state one‑call laws.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to locate tickets submitted through Diggers Hotline / 811 within required timeframes
• Accurately locate and our buried fiber, conduit, and related infrastructure using electromagnetic locating equipment and site documentation
• Document locate work thoroughly, including photos, sketches, GPS data, and ticket notes
• Communicate professionally with excavators, contractors, homeowners, and municipal staff on site
• Identify and escalates conflicts, unmarked facilities, or potential damage risks
• Maintain locating equipment, vehicles, and PPE in safe and working condition
• Coordinate with construction and engineering teams on complex or high‑risk locates
• Support the buildout of our in‑house locate program, including helping train additional staff as the team grows
• Comply with all applicable state one‑call laws, OSHA safety standards, and Company policies

Who You Are

• Detail‑oriented and accurate: you understand that a missed mark can cause real damage
• Comfortable working independently in the field, often across multiple jobsites in a day
• Reliable, accountable, and organized: you manage your tickets, documentation, and time well
• Professional with customers, contractors, and the public
• Physically comfortable working outdoors in varied weather, on foot, and in various terrain

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret maps, prints, and as‑built drawings
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work outdoors year‑round, and walk extended distances on jobsites
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Prior experience performing utility locates (telecom, electric, gas, or water)
• Familiarity with electromagnetic locating equipment (Vivax, Radiodetection, 3M, or similar)
• Familiarity with Wisconsin Diggers Hotline / 811 processes
• Experience with GIS tools, GPS equipment, or construction management software (Vetro, Vitruvi, etc.)
• NULCA certification or equivalent training
• Experience in telecom, fiber, or underground utility construction
• Hourly Pay Starting at $23.00/hour depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company vehicle, equipment, and PPE provided

Why Join Us

• Growth: We are scaling fast, and we’re building our in‑house locate program from the ground up: real opportunity to grow into a lead role
• Impact: You’ll be protecting critical infrastructure that brings high‑speed internet to underserved communities
• Stability: We are a company where strong performers are rewarded with increasing compensation and improving benefits over time
• Team: Small, skilled, field‑first. You’ll work with people who take pride in their craft

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Pay

• From $23.00 per hour
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Underground utilities installation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Construction management software: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Driver’s License with a clean driving record (Required)
• NULCA Certification or equivalent (Preferred)