Utility Locator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving real-world problems, and making a tangible impact on your community? South Slope is looking for aUtility Locatorto help protect critical underground infrastructure and ensure the safety of excavation projects across our service area.

Why You Should Join Us

• Community-Driven Culture: We go above and beyond to support the communities we serve.
• High-Growth Environment: Be part of a rapidly expanding organization shaping the future of connectivity.

What Youll Do:

As a Utility Locator, youll be the go-to expert for identifying and mapping underground utilities like cables, and conduits. Using advanced tools like GPS, blueprints, and locating equipment, youll help prevent costly and dangerous utility strikes before they happen.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Accurately locating and marking underground facilities using electronic locating equipment.
• Collaborating with contractors, engineers, and internal teams to ensure safe digging practices.
• Prioritizing and managing your workload independently.
• Attending training sessions and staying up to date on safety regulations and best practices.

What You Bring:

• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A valid drivers license and a clean driving record.
• The ability to work independently and adapt to changing schedules and environments.
• Respect for safety protocols and a team-first mindset.
• 1+ year of experience in construction or utility locating preferred.
• Familiarity with GPS and utility mapping tools preferred.

Work Environment:

This is an outdoor role, so youll need to be comfortable working in all weather conditions. Youll be on your feet, bending, kneeling, and occasionally lifting equipment. Youll also spend a good portion of your day driving between job sites.

Travel:

This position requires continuous driving in a work vehicle throughout the duration of the work shift and prolonged sitting.

Job Type: Full-time

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

1. Standing for prolonged periods of time.
2. Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
3. Lifting/Pushing/Pulling (Continuously).
4. Stooping and Squatting (Continuously).
5. Lifting up to 50 lbs. (Frequently).
6. Bending (Consistently).
7. Kneeling (Occasionally).

Other

• Other duties may be assigned based on business needs or at the discretion of the Designated Supervisor.
• Qualified candidates must complete a South Slope application.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable Accommodations can be made if and when requested under ADA. Medical documentation will be
requested from the employee to understand the employees need for accommodation and/or the employees
medical restrictions. If there is an accommodation requested, all medical information should be certified by the
employees treating medical provider.

Affirmative Action Plan (AAP/EEO Statement)

South Slope provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

About South Slope Cooperative

South Slope Cooperative Communications provides ridiculously reliable internet, phone and television service to homes and businesses. We are committed to providing an exceptional customer experience and giving back to the communities we serve.

South Slope offers an impressive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Company-funded pension plan
• Health, dental, short- and long-term disability
• PTO, paid holidays and paid birthday leave
• Monthly internet allowance