Utility Locator - Damage Prevention Specialist

Insight, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight, LLC seeks a motivated Damage Prevention Utility Locator Specialist to accurately locate and mark underground utilities to prevent damage during construction. You will interpret blueprints and survey data, maintain detailed site records, and work in all weather conditions, including after hours.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient project documentation across field projects in the Washington DC Metro area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a utility locator.
• Hands-on experience with utility locating equipment and techniques.
• Knowledge of construction site safety protocols and best practices.
• Familiarity with utility infrastructure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground utilities with precision.
• Interpret blueprints, construction plans, and land survey data.
• Maintain detailed records of utility locations, markings, and site inspections for project documentation.
• Perform work in all weather conditions, during normal and after hours.

Skills

Utility locator experience

Equipment operation

Site safety knowledge

Infrastructure familiarity

Tools

Utility locating equipment

Job description

Company Overview

Insight, LLC is a reputable and expanding provider of comprehensive utility services dedicated to supporting commercial projects. Our team of innovative problem solvers plays a vital role in the development of major infrastructure and construction initiatives across the Washington DC Metro area, including airports, roadways, mixed‑use developments, and sports venues.

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Damage Prevention Utility Locator Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for accurately locating and marking underground utilities to prevent damage during construction and excavation activities. Your expertise will help ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency on various field projects, contributing directly to successful project outcomes.

Duties

• Utilize specialized equipment and techniques to locate and mark underground utilities such as cables, pipes, and conduits with precision.
• Interpret blueprints, construction plans, and land survey data to identify utility locations.
• Maintain detailed records of utility locations, markings, and site inspections for project documentation.
• Perform work in all weather conditions, during normal and after hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a utility locator.
• Hands‑on experience with utility locating equipment and techniques.
• Knowledge of construction site safety protocols and best practices.
• Familiarity with utility infrastructure is a plus

Requirements

• Proven experience as a utility locator
• Valid driver's license
• Good driving record
• Successful completion of background screen, drug screen

Physical Abilities

Regular use of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools; reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist; standing and or walking for extended periods of time; hearing and speaking to exchange information; carrying 3-5 lb. electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 50 pounds or lifting in excess of 50 lbs.

Physical Examination Requirements

Successful applicants for jobs requiring a significant degree of physical exertion are required to undergo a post‑offer physical examination that evaluates their fitness and ability to perform the essential functions of the positions for which they are being considered.