Utility Locator
USIC · Columbia, SC · 4 days ago
Management$18/hrFull-time
Job Description
Compensation: $18.00 per hour
Responsibilities
- Correctly, safely, and efficiently locate underground utilities, including telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer systems.
- Thoroughly search for underground utilities in a designated area, accurately marking the location, completing the necessary documentation, and photographing each locate.
- Work in a fast-paced, exciting work environment.
- Work day shifts, evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.
Requirements
- Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Previous outdoor experience is a plus.
- Proficiency with technology.
- Able to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.
- Able to pass a drug screen (safety-sensitive position).
- Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Able to work in a confined space; walk, bend, and lift up to 75 lbs.
- Able to distinguish between colors used to identify wiring and mark underground utilities.
- Able to read, understand, and reference locate tickets, as well as maps and prints.
- Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.
Benefits
- 100% paid training
- High-quality company vehicle & fuel card
- This means you won't be putting mileage on your personal vehicle for work.
- Company phone & equipment
- DailyPay
- Comprehensive insurance options
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO & paid holidays
- Weekend & holiday on-call pay
- Career Path Program (CPP)
- Unmatched in our industry.
- USIC All Stars – Our employee recognition program
- Earn points for living our company values and celebrating milestones.
- Redeem your points for gift cards or merchandise!
- Tenure Boots Program –$200 voucher to buy a new pair of work boots on your first anniversary and every year after.
- Education Partnership & Scholarship Program – Discounted tuition for USIC employees, their spouses, and dependents through Indiana Tech (courses available online nationwide).
- Scholarships available for employees.
- Credit hours for completing our utility locator training curriculum and/or for military service.
- Employee discounts & perks – Outstanding discounts at major retailers and service providers.