Line Locator/Sr. Line Locator

About the role

This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Locates and marks underground facilities as requested to prevent damage by other excavating contractors and individuals.
• Documents and completes locate requests using the Ticket Management System.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed and reports any unusual facilities, operations, or equipment problems to supervisor.
• Troubleshoots and investigates mapping records to ensure accurate and up-to-date information about utility lines.
• Collaborates with NMGC team members and outside contractors to complete difficult locate requests.
• May approve work plans for large projects and represent at NMGC-wide area conferences if needed.
• Responds to damage incidents and conducts thorough investigations to identify causes and prevent future occurrences.
• Adheres to and ensures safety with proper traffic control devices during investigations, and documents findings to improve compliance.
• Acquires knowledge of other utility underground and field construction practices through training, experience, and collaboration.
• Maintains and calibrates locating equipment to ensure accurate operation and work safely to avoid accidents and injuries.
• Inspects and may repair damaged coating and tracer wire on pipelines as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GEDA valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Line Locator: 1 year of experience related to Underground Utility Line Locating and/or Damage Prevention.
• Sr. Line Locator: 4 years of experience related to Underground Utility Line Locating and/or Damage Prevention.

Working Conditions

• Field environment.
• May be required to work overtime and/or on call and handle emergency response as needed.
• May be required to work at various job sites, out of town, and/or remote locations for extended periods.
• Regularly required to walk, sit, and stand up to 2/3 of the time.
• Manual dexterity required and the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, talk, and listen.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.