Line Locator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Line Locator to join our field operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for locating, identifying, and marking underground utility infrastructure (including gas, electric, water, sewer, and telecommunications lines) prior to excavation. Your work will directly protect community safety, prevent costly infrastructure damage, and support local construction and development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Locate & Mark Utilities: Use specialized equipment (electromagnetic receivers, transmitters, and ground-penetrating radar) to trace underground lines. Mark their precise paths using standardized industry color-coded paint and flags.
• Read Maps & Blueprints: Interpret utility schematics, civil engineering prints, as-built drawings, and GIS mapping systems to plan your daily locate routes.
• Document Field Data: Complete daily locate tickets, log accurate notes, take site photographs, and submit completion reports using our mobile dispatch software.
• Coordinate on Site: Communicate effectively with construction foremen, excavators, property owners, and municipal inspectors to ensure clear understanding of marked zones.
• Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to OSHA safety regulations, state "Call Before You Dig" (811) mandates, and company safety protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (a company vehicle is provided for work use).
• Skills: Strong spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable navigating smartphones, tablets, and digital mapping/ticketing software.
• Background Check: Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in utility locating, construction, land surveying, or a related outdoor field role.
• Experience operating pipe and cable locators (e.g., Radiodetection, Vivax-Metrotech).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• This is a 100% field-based role requiring outdoor work in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, or cold).
• Ability to walk several miles per day over uneven terrain, active construction sites, and right-of-ways.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly throughout the shift.