Utility Locator

About the role

Are you an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys independent field work and is looking to jump start your career? If you are a quality-conscious, safety focused, hard-working individual, then consider an exciting long-term career at USIC! Our mission is to deliver quality, efficient, safe, and innovative solutions to protect our partners’ infrastructure and critical assets.

We are America’s leader in underground utility damage prevention and advanced infrastructure services, performing more than 84 million locates each year for the more than 1,400 telecommunications, electric, gas, water, and sewer utilities and municipalities we serve nationwide.

Responsibilities

Your Responsibilities as a Locator include:

• 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.

These are daytime, full-time positions. We have a 48-hour turnaround time on many locates, which means we generally 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 the needs of the business.

Requirements

We need individuals who:

• Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Have previous outdoor experience (a plus).
• Are proficient with technology.
• Are available to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.
• Able to pass a drug screen (this is a safety-sensitive position).
• Have a 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

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

• 100% paid training – We're invested in you, starting on your first day.
• High-quality company vehicle & fuel card – All work-related expenses are paid.
• Company phone & equipment – Advanced technology you can count on.
• DailyPay – Access your pay when you need it.
• Comprehensive insurance options – A variety of excellent insurance choices including medical, dental, vision, and life.
• 401(k) with company match – We’ll help you save for the long term with our competitive 401(k) employer match program.
• PTO & paid holidays – Even in your first year, so you can spend time with your loved ones.
• Weekend & holiday on-call pay – Earn extra money while on call over the weekend or on a company holiday, even if not called out to an emergency.
• Career Path Program (CPP) – Unmatched in our industry.
• USIC All Stars – Our employee recognition program.
• 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.
• Employee discounts & perks – Outstanding discounts at major retailers and service providers.

Pay

Compensation: $20.00 per hour, with the potential for up to a 5% increase at four, eight, and 12 months.