Utility Locator/Mapper

3 Forks Services; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A utility services company in Williston, North Dakota, is seeking a skilled Utility Locator to mark underground utilities within the oil and gas sector. Your main responsibilities include using specialized equipment to accurately locate utilities, interpreting pipeline maps, and collaborating with teams to ensure safety during excavation. Candidates should ideally have experience in utility locating but a willingness to learn is acceptable. This full-time role offers a physically demanding outdoor work environment and a range of benefits including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in underground utility locating preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Accurately locate and mark underground utilities.
• Read and interpret pipeline maps and GPS data.
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards.

Skills

Underground utility locating

Attention to detail

Fieldwork skills

Tools

RD8100

Vivax-Metrotech

Job description

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Utility Locator to assist in identifying and marking underground utilities in the oil and gas industry. This role is essential for ensuring the protection of pipelines, cables, and other underground infrastructure during excavation and construction activities. The ideal candidate will have experience with utility locating techniques, equipment, and industry regulations, or a willingness to learn through on-the-job training.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately locate and mark underground utilities using electromagnetic and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) equipment.
• Read and interpret pipeline maps, blueprints, and GPS data to assist in identifying subsurface infrastructure.
• Work alongside excavation teams, contractors, and engineers to prevent damage to underground utilities.
• Follow all safety protocols and industry regulations.
• Report any issues, inconsistencies, or potential hazards to supervisors and project managers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of utility locations, including sketches and field reports.
• Participate in safety meetings & training programs.
• Assist in emergency locates involving damaged or compromised underground utilities.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions while performing physically demanding tasks.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in underground utility locating preferred.
• Proficiency with locating equipment such as RD8100, Vivax-Metrotech, or similar tools is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of pipeline safety and damage prevention standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in the field.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding environments, including lifting, walking up to 5 miles, and standing for extended periods.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job (but are not limited to). The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time, unassisted. The incumbent must wear a respirator when required. Manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate industrial machinery are required. This job also requires a full range of body motion to include handling and lifting.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time with overtime