Utility Locator

About the Role

USIC is seeking individuals for an outdoor, independent field role as a Locator. This is a long-term career opportunity focused on underground utility damage prevention.

Key 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 mark the location of underground utilities.
• Complete necessary documentation and photograph each locate.
• Work daytime, full-time shifts.
• Be available to work overtime, weekend shifts, and on-call shifts, including nights and weekends, as needed.
• Work the day after holidays and some weekends, as needed, due to a 48-hour turnaround time on many locates.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Proficiency with technology.
• Ability to work in a confined space.
• Ability to walk, bend, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to distinguish between colors used to identify wiring and mark underground utilities.
• Ability to read, understand, and reference locate tickets, as well as maps and prints.
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.
• Ability to pass a drug screen (safety-sensitive position).

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• No prior locating experience is needed; experienced locators are encouraged to apply.
• Previous outdoor experience is a plus.
• Military service may earn credit hours for training and/or scholarship opportunities.

Location

• Forney, Texas