Utility Locator – Field Technician

City of DeLand; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 52,900,000 - 56,206,000; Full time

Job summary

City of DeLand is seeking a Utility Locator to protect city utilities by marking lines in the field with flags and paint. You will walk sites under varying weather, operate locator tools, and coordinate with Sunshine One Call center to ensure accurate markings.

The role requires a high school diploma with six months field locating experience, ability to read plans, valid Florida driver’s license, and comfortable working outdoors in diverse conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of field locating experience.
• Ability to obtain CPR/AED within one year.

Responsibilities

• Mark city utilities in the field to protect lines.
• Maintain inventory and organize equipment.
• Operate locating equipment and log requests in systems.
• Assist with design information and as-built drawings.

Skills

Field Locating

Reading Plans

GPS/GPR tools

Driver's License

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

GPR Locator

Pipe Detector

Metal Detector

Tracer Wire Locator

Job description

City of DeLand is seeking a Utility Locator to protect city utilities by marking lines in the field with flags and paint. You will walk sites under varying weather, operate locator tools, and coordinate with Sunshine One Call center to ensure accurate markings.

The role requires a high school diploma with six months field locating experience, ability to read plans, valid Florida driver’s license, and comfortable working outdoors in diverse conditions.