Utility Locator I

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Pensacola, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Multiple office locations

Growth opportunities & training

Professional development

Work that makes a difference

Collaborative, supportive team

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. in Pensacola, FL is seeking an entry-level Utility Locator I to locate and mark underground utilities and produce field sketches for clients. You will operate field equipment, work outdoors in various terrains, and travel daily as required.

The role emphasizes safety, readiness to train, and the ability to work unsupervised while adhering to company policies. CDL is a plus and background checks are part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to walk outdoors for long periods through varied terrain.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, carry and operate equipment.
• Available to travel daily; occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Work unsupervised when required.
• Background & motor vehicle checks, and pre-employment drug screening are conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground utilities.
• Safe operation of field equipment.
• Maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and work sites.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Independent worker

Willing to train

Problem solving

Education

High School/GED

Tools

CDL (preferred)

Job description

OVERVIEW : Utility Locator I is an entry level position working on projects related to locating underground utilities and designating them with paint and flags to produce accurate field sketches of results for use by client.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Develop and utilize your learned skills by safe operation of field equipment to locate and mark underground utilities.
• Exercise extreme caution near or around any utility facility and follow all job site safety parameters.
• Assist with maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and work sites.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• High School/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to walk outdoors for long periods of time through all kinds of terrain, including urban, suburban, and rural locations, and working under adverse conditions (heat, cold, hills, swamps, wildlife & insects, high traffic areas).
• Able to lift 50 pounds, carry, and operate equipment as needed on the project.
• Available to travel daily; occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Work unsupervised when required.
• Experience is welcomed, willing to train.
• Background & motor vehicle checks, and pre-employment drug screening are conditions of employment.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Specialized training from a vo-tech school or Rod person/Instrument person experience a plus.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s Core Values.
• Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

WHAT WE OFFER: Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For , you will be joining a company that puts its employees first. Here are a few compelling reasons to join the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): ALL employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programs
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has communities we serve, which is most like a community you live in.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, McKim & Creed is where you want to be.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

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