Utility Locator I

UtiliQuest; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction company as a Locator, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of projects by marking underground utilities. With a commitment to professional development and a safety-first culture, this position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required.
• Valid State driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate detection equipment to locate and mark underground utilities.
• Read utility maps accurately.
• Document all locates and respond to excavation notices.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Discover a more connected Locator career

At Star Construction, as a Locator, you’ll mark underground utilities with flags & paint to help ensure projects are safe and efficient.

Star Construction, LLC provides comprehensive construction services for the telecommunications industry, covering the ACC, Big Ten, and SCC states. Passing over 265,000 homes per year, we manage the entire infrastructure lifecycle, from site preparation and buildout to ongoing maintenance. This complete suite of services allows our clients to see swift and successful project completion, even in the most challenging scenarios.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do as a Locator

• Operate detection equipment to locate and mark underground utilities, seeking guidance from experienced Locators as needed
• Read utility maps to find underground utilities correctly
• Document all locates
• Respond promptly and courteously to excavation notices
• Communicate well with excavators, utility representatives, and company staff
• Dig lightly with a shovel when necessary
• Work overtime, travel, and perform on-call/afterhours responsibilities as needed
• Perform work in all weather conditions

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
• Valid State driver's license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable driving record

Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely: work alone in remote locations, operate vehicle, perform fine hand motions, bend, stoop, stand, walk, lift up to 55 pounds, use keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally: use portable ladder, work in confined spaces, climb stairs

Salary Range: $20.00 to $24.00/hr (based on experience)

Why work with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

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