Utility Locator - Show Low, AZ

Vivacity Llc; Show Low, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Vivacity Infrastructure Group in Show Low, AZ is seeking a Utility Locator to support underground facility construction, identify and mark utilities, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You will respond to dig tickets, verify locations, and document conditions while maintaining safe practices on site.

The role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, 401(k) matching, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3-5 years of utility locating experience in construction.
• Experience with below grade infrastructure and urban underground networks.
• Proficient with locating equipment and basic communications devices.

Responsibilities

• Compare real-world conditions to record documentation to identify errors and omissions.
• Verify location of all client facilities within dig extents.
• Examine and investigate damages and document findings.
• Perform all work safely.
• Watch and protect client facilities.
• Understand contractor’s means and methods for subsurface installations.

Skills

Independent work

Strong communication

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Locating equipment

GPS

Measuring tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

eX² Technology is seeking a Utility Locator skilled in supporting underground facility construction activities with a focus on damage prevention and the protection of multiple utilities’ infrastructure to join our team. As a Utility Locator, you will respond to dig ticket requests from contractor crews to locate, identify and mark existing client infrastructure and meet compliance with company, State and Federal processes, procedures, rules and regulations.

Our ideal candidate is innovative and flexible, yet extremely process-oriented, dedicated to hard work and thrives in a team environment. We seek someone willing to locate and mark underground facilities using various industry tools, standards and methods, including locating devices and utility maps, while showing initiative when taking on new challenges.

In return, we offer competitive pay with an excellent benefit package including paid time off, company matching 401(k) plans and medical, dental, vision and life insurance options as well as professional development with career advancement opportunity in an innovative growth industry.

FSLA Status

Non-Exempt

Location

Show Low, AZ

Compare real-world conditions to record documentation to identify errors and omissions.

Verify location of all client facilities within specified dig extents.

Examine and investigate all damages with their purview creating all required documentation.

Perform all work safely.

Watch and protect client facilities within a given area as directed by client.

Understand contractor’s means and methods for subsurface installations.

Job Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years’ Utility Locating experience.
• Experience with the construction and installation of below grade infrastructure.
• Experience working within and utilizing existing utility standard designs.
• Experience with complex urban underground utility infrastructure.
• Experience in serving as firm-client liaison.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Experience in the use and basic maintenance of industry standard locating equipment.
• Experience with basic communication and technical devices.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support excellent working relations with citizens, company, contractor representatives and customers.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to handle many varied tasks at once.
• Knowledge and understanding of safe worksite practices.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of moving around on construction work sites, public streets and parkways.
• Capable of lifting up to 75lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel or sit for extended periods of time.
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various measurement, locating and testing instruments.

Other Requirements

• Work safely outside in all weather conditions year-round.
• Occasionally work in excavations areas and roadways.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is occasionally moderate to loud.

Language Skills

• Communicates effectively in oral and written English technical language, both in interpreting requirements and providing reports and mentoring.

Reasoning Skills

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Tools & Equipment

Must be capable of operating the following:

• Company-provided computer, including word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Company-provided vehicle.
• Phone, camera and GPS.
• Tape measure, wheel and various types of locating equipment, not including locating receiver/transmitter.

Disclaimer

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Job Descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change.The employer retains the right to modify or assign other duties to this position.

$25.00 - $30.00 hourly

About Us

Vivacity Infrastructure Group designs, develops and deploys comprehensive fiber optic, wireless and related network infrastructure using a variety of unique partnerships and business models designed to meet the strategic needs and economic goals of all project stakeholders. Vivacity has two operating divisions – eX² Technology and Vivacity Networks. Together, we are Transforming America’s Infrastructure – One Partnership at a Time. Come join us! www.vivacitygroup.com

eX² is a single source solution for those seeking to build, scale or future-proof their communications infrastructure. eX² specializes in fiber design-build-maintain services and network asset commercialization to maximize customer revenue potential and accelerate broadband expansion throughout the nation. We are comprised of technologists, business experts, engineers, construction professionals, project managers and marketing experts with a broad and diverse range of disciplines and specialties. eX² delivers a wide range of project services that are uniquely tailored to our clients’ unique telecom needs.

Vivacity Infrastructure Group is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.