Utility Locator: Field Technician for Underground Assets

Telcom Construction, LLC; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holidays

Health Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Gym Membership Discounts

Job summary

TelCom Construction, LLC is seeking a skilled Utility Locator to identify and mark underground utilities at job sites under the supervision of a foreman. You will operate locating equipment, perform hand digging, and support safe, efficient excavation in a fast-paced construction environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork, with daily field tasks, tool maintenance, and timekeeping. Eligible candidates must be 18+, have legal work authorization in the U.S., a high school

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of locator equipment maintenance and operation.
• Locates and spots existing utilities and obstructions accurately.
• Maintains tools and equipment; hand digs holes and trenches.

Responsibilities

• Possesses thorough knowledge of locator equipment maintenance and operation.
• Accurately locates utilities and obstructions in work area.
• Maintains tools and equipment; hand digs holes and trenches.
• Loads and unloads supplies; feeds cable in chute during plow procedures.
• Sets utility pedestals and hand holes; shoots the pneumatic gopher.
• Assists operator digging around utilities and maintains onsite equipment.
• Performs ground restoration and general site cleanup.
• Maintains accurate timecards and participates in weekly Tool Box meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Locator equipment

Utilities locating

Tool maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

TelCom Construction, LLC is seeking a skilled Utility Locator to identify and mark underground utilities at job sites under the supervision of a foreman. You will operate locating equipment, perform hand digging, and support safe, efficient excavation in a fast-paced construction environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork, with daily field tasks, tool maintenance, and timekeeping. Eligible candidates must be 18+, have legal work authorization in the U.S., a high school