Utility Locate Auditor

What You Will Do

• Complete and maintain all required training.
• Perform comprehensive field audits of completed gas line locates to ensure accuracy and adherence to client specifications, mapping, and procedures.
• Review locate marks, equipment use, and documentation for compliance with applicable state one-call laws and client standards.
• Identify missing, incorrect, or incomplete markings and initiate corrective action.
• Validate map accuracy, facility depth, and facility placement when needed using approved locating tools or visual verification methods.
• Monitor and document compliance with excavation safety standards, including tolerance zones and proper marking practices.
• Conduct follow-up audits after reported damage or near-misses to assess root causes and recommend improvements.
• Partner with Damage Prevention leadership to ensure consistent implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain detailed records of audit findings, corrective actions, and quality scores.
• Collaborate with contractors, supervisors, project managers, and client representatives to resolve issues and strengthen damage prevention efforts.
• Complete accurate audit reports using company systems, photos, and required documentation.
• Communicate deficiencies and corrective actions promptly to leadership and field teams.
• Positions self to access tools and materials in various locations.
• Traverse job sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
• Moves materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
• Conducts visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in utility locating, damage prevention, natural gas distribution, or related field. 5–7 years in construction, excavation, site safety, and damage prevention.
• Familiarity with natural gas systems and related regulations (CFR 192).
• Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• Software: Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).

Working Conditions/Schedule/Location

• Primarily field-based role must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
• Reliable transportation required and the ability to travel daily within assigned territory.

About the Role

WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

Qualifications

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

Skills

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.

Benefits

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.