Underground Utility Locator

Overview

Locate underground utilities using maps and equipment while driving to sites.

Key Responsibilities

• utility locating
• mapping tools
• field marking
• emergency response
• vehicle operation
• outdoor work

Tasks

-Utilizes the provided mapping tools and other location information, along with locating equipment, to locate underground utilities including, but not limited to: electric and gas utilities 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. -Get in and out of a vehicle 50+ times a day. -Stand and walk lengthy distances (1+ miles) over uneven terrain in all weather conditions. -Responds to after-hours emergency call-outs in accordance with the established rotation schedule. -Work outdoors in all weather conditions. -Drive 50 to 300+ miles daily as required by the assigned geographic locating area. -Drive a company vehicle directly from home to job sites in response to routine ticket requests, emergencies, and relocates.

Requirements

• computer skills
• utility locating
• driver's license
• high school
• overtime
• self‑manage

What You Bring

-Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred) -Sit for long periods of time while driving. -Computer Skills -Must be able to work overtime when duties cannot be performed within a normal work schedule. -Valid driver's license in applicable state of employment. -Utility locating: 1 year (Preferred) -Driver's License (Required) -High school or equivalent (Required) -Lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds. -Will be subject to Vannguard's Drug-Free Workplace Program, and complete a pre-employment drug screening. -Able to self-manage and communicate with supervisors and clients in a timely manner.

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Benefits

-Paid time off -Hourly pay -401(k) matching -Paid vacation -Life insurance -Health insurance -Dental insurance -Competitive Wages -Paid Training -Company Vehicle -Overtime pay -Dental, Health and Life Insurance -Outdoor work

About Vannguard Utility Partners, Inc.

-Partners with investor‑owned utilities, cooperatives, municipalities, and One‑Call centers to safely locate and mark buried infrastructure. -Operates across multiple Midwest states—including WI, MN, IA, CO, NE, AR, and SD—dispatching trained crews to complete locates within 48–72 hours. -Supports the excavation industry and communities by preventing utility damage during construction and public works projects. -Routinely handles diverse projects—from single‑site residential digs to large‑scale commercial and infrastructure jobs—ensuring infrastructure integrity. -Distinctly positions itself as a trusted extension of utility clients, emphasizing professionalism in every field crew sent to job sites.

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