Utility Locator, Valparaiso

Fishel Co; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Profit sharing plan

Job summary

A utility engineering firm in Valparaiso, IN, is seeking experienced Underground Utility Locators to mark underground facilities at construction sites. This role requires physical endurance and the ability to communicate effectively while ensuring safety. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of experience, and a valid CDL-A is a plus. Join a team that prioritizes safety and offers excellent training, competitive pay, and benefits like health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in utility locating preferably.
• Ability to drive and read maps or use GPS.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather.

Responsibilities

• Manage work areas to mark underground utilities.
• Utilize locating equipment and communicate effectively.
• Work outside under varying conditions, perform physical tasks.
• Communicate with excavators and team using assigned equipment and follow safety practices.
• Enter confined spaces and manipulate manhole lids to locate buried utilities; mark ground and roadways.

Skills

1+ year experience

Valid CDL-A

Prior construction experience

GPS device

Laptop computer

Locating equipment

Tools

GPS device

Laptop computer

Locating equipment

Job description

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Description

Team Fishel is interviewing for highly qualified Underground Utility Locators who will manage constant changing work areas in order to mark underground utilities at various construction job sites for the purpose of damage prevention. This is an excellent opportunity located in the Valparaiso, IN area.

Utility Locator Requirements

• 1+ year experience preferred.
• A Valid CDL-A is a plus.
• Prior construction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Technicians use locating equipment by holding a receiver weighing up to 5 pounds.
• Techs are required to drive from job to job using a map and/or GPS device; utilize a laptop computer for reading and interpreting utility maps, managing work orders, documenting and sketching what markings were placed for the work order.
• Techs walk on all types of terrain (grass, gravel, dirt and roadways).
• Techs work outside in all weather conditions; use assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators and company personnel regarding underground facilities while utilizing industry safety practices.
• Techs are required to enter confined spaces, remove and replace manhole lids weighing up to 150 pounds in order to properly locate buried utility lines; squat, kneel, use hands and fingers to push buttons, hold receiver (piece of locate equipment) and swing back and forth repeatedly while holding a paint stick in the other hand for marking ground and roadways up to 8 hours a day.

For more information, you may call 937-233-2268

Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our Teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan!

Join Team Fishel, your future and your team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Team Fishel is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran

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