Utility Locator

About the role

UtiliQuest supports utility operators throughout America to prevent damages to their infrastructure. We utilize modern technologies and skilled professionals to deliver timely, reliable, and accurate locate services to protect utility operators' infrastructure throughout America. We are committed to conducting business with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and with abiding respect for corporate citizenship and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Learn utility locating techniques, safety protocols and how to operate equipment
• Develop an understanding of local utility infrastructure and regulations
• Partner with experienced Locators to mark underground utility lines
• Operate utility locating equipment
• Document findings using digital mapping tools
• Operate company vehicle in a safe manner
• Work overtime, travel, and perform on-call/afterhours responsibilities as needed
• Participate in classroom and field training sessions
• Completes and maintains all training
• Drive safely and follow company safe driving policies
• Maintain punctuality and attendance at all shifts and training sessions
• Be able to perform manhole entry using assigned equipment and safety devices
• Perform work in all weather conditions, during normal and after hours
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools
• Bending at the waist; standing and or walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to carry 3-5 lbs electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 50 pounds or lifting in excess of 50 lbs with tool aids
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• The employee shall follow all safety rules at all times
• Will need to have the ability to work a flexible schedule (some evenings and weekends) as ticket/production load requires
• Employee will respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotation

Requirements

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• A High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
• A valid State driver's license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable MVR record

Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely: work alone in remote locations with arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle, squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, lift up to 55 pounds, use keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally: use portable ladder, work in confined spaces and climb stairs
• Occasionally: work in confined spaces and climb stairs, walk on uneven ground and terrain

Qualifications

• Facility Maintenance
• Technician
• Route Driver
• Meter Reading
• Landscaping
• Working Outdoors
• Pest Control
• Surveying
• Military
• Ready to Work
• Underground Utility Locating
• Construction and Laborer

Benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance

Pay

The wage range for Utility Locator is $20.00 - $25.00.