Utility Locator

Compensation: $20.00 hourly

About the role

USIC is America’s leader in underground utility damage prevention and advanced infrastructure services, performing more than 84 million locates each year for telecommunications, electric, gas, water, and sewer utilities and municipalities nationwide. Our mission is to deliver quality, efficient, safe, and innovative solutions to protect our partners’ infrastructure and critical assets.

As a Locator, you’ll spend your workdays on the go, independently working in the field using a company-provided vehicle. We use best-in-class ticket and claims management systems to ensure clear and complete mark-out services for excavators or property owners at the work site.

This is a daytime, full-time position with a 48-hour turnaround time on many locates, requiring availability to work the day after holidays and some weekends as needed. Must be able to work overtime, weekend shifts, and on-call shifts (including nights and weekends), dependent upon business needs.

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.
• Complete necessary documentation and photograph each locate.

Requirements

• Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions (previous outdoor experience is a plus).
• Proficiency with technology.
• Available to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.
• Able to pass a drug screen (this is a safety-sensitive position).
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Able to work in confined spaces; 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, maps, and prints.
• Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.

Benefits

• 100% paid training starting on your first day.
• High-quality company vehicle and fuel card (all work-related expenses are paid).
• Company phone and equipment with advanced technology.
• DailyPay – access your pay when you need it.
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO and paid holidays, even in your first year.
• Weekend and holiday on-call pay (extra pay for being on call, even if not called out).
• Career Path Program (CPP) with promotions, distinctive titles, and more for top performers.
• USIC All Stars employee recognition program – earn points for living company values and redeem for gift cards or merchandise.
• Tenure Boots Program – $200 voucher for work boots on your first anniversary and every year after.
• Education Partnership & Scholarship Program – discounted tuition for employees, spouses, and dependents through Indiana Tech (online courses available nationwide). Scholarships available for employees. Credit hours for completing utility locator training or military service.
• Employee discounts and perks at major retailers and service providers.