Damage Prevention Specialist Utility Locate (Gwinnett County)

Job Summary

Now Hiring: Underground Utility Locate Technician

Must reside in the Gwinnett County, GA Region
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Overtime & Weekend Availability
Weekly Pay


Our Underground Utility Locate Technicians use computer utility maps and specialized equipment to find underground cables, pipes, and other underground utilities to prevent damage and ensure safety during excavation. If you are a problem-solver who has safety as your priority, then you should consider a career as an Underground Utility Locate Technician.

Job Summary
The Damage Prevention Specialist Utility Locate is responsible for accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines within Cobb County to prevent damage during excavation. This role is crucial for ensuring public safety and maintaining essential infrastructure.

What You Will Earn

Pays from $18 and UP depending on experience. Automatic hourly increase of $.50 after 60 days of employment and then $.50 after 180 days of employment.

Benefits Included: Company Vehicle, Wages On-Demand (earned daily pay), Paid Training, Competitive Wages, Medical/Vision/Dental Plans, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, and many other benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives to sites in response to routine ticket requests, and emergencies, and relocates
• Utilizes the provided mapping tools and other location information, along with locating equipment, to locate underground utilities including, but not limited to: electrical cables, gas lines, telephone and other communication lines
• Indicates utility locations through the utilization of paint, flags, and communicates other relevant information to excavation personnel or other appropriate authorities
• Responds to after-hours emergency call-outs in accordance with the established rotation schedule if applicable to the area assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude

Utility Locating Experience is preferred but not required. Utility Construction Experience is a preferred but not required. Outdoor work experience is preferred but not required. Must have a positive attitude. Must be able to use a computer. Valid driver's license in applicable state of employment. Must be able to work overtime when duties cannot be performed within a normal work schedule.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday Full Time with the possibility of weekend work when duties cannot be performed within a normal work schedule.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, employees regularly:
• Drive 50 to 200+ miles daily as required by assigned geographic locating area.
• Stand and walk lengthy distances (4-6 miles) over uneven terrain.
• Sit for long periods of time while driving.
• Lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sparus Holdings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

EEO Statement

Sparus Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests

Sparus Holdings is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email View email address on click.appcast.io . We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Sparus Holdings will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.