Utility Locator

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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, consider an exciting long-term career at USIC. We are America’s leader in underground utility damage prevention and advanced infrastructure services, performing more than 84 million locates each year for over 1,400 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.

At USIC, we provide a quality training program and opportunities for advancement. No prior locating experience is needed, but experienced locators are encouraged to apply. Our technicians spend their workdays on the go, independently working in the field using their 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.

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.

Schedule

• Daytime, full-time positions.
• 48-hour turnaround time on many locates, requiring 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.

Benefits

• 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; no mileage on your personal vehicle.
• Company phone & equipment – Advanced technology you can count on.
• DailyPay – Access your pay when you need it.
• Comprehensive insurance options – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match – Competitive employer match program.
• PTO & paid holidays – Available even in your first year.
• Weekend & holiday on-call pay – Earn extra money while on call, even if not called out.
• Career Path Program (CPP) – Unmatched in our industry, with promotions and distinctive titles for top performers.
• USIC All Stars – Employee recognition program with points redeemable 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 nationwide). Scholarships available for employees. Credit hours for completing utility locator training or military service.
• Employee discounts & perks – Discounts at major retailers and service providers.

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.

Pay

$20.00 hourly.