Contract utility locator marking buried gas, electric, water, sewer and telecom lines for safe excavation
Locate underground utilities using specialized equipment and report findings safely.
8 days ago ago
$21 - $25
Entry-level
Full Time
Minnetonka, MN
Field
Company Size
108 Employees
Service Specialisms
Contract locating
Utility locating
Underground utility marking
Damage prevention
One‑Call ticket processing
Safety training
Employee training
Field services
Sector Specialisms
Utility Locating
Gas
Electric
Water
Telephone
Fiber
CATV
Sewer
Role
Description
utility locating
mapping tools
emergency response
site visits
vehicle maintenance
flag marking
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.
Drives to sites in response to routine ticket requests, emergencies, and relocates.
Cleans and maintains vehicle and all issued equipment.
Utilizes the provided mapping tools and other location information, along with locating equipment, to locate underground utilities including, but not limited to:
Requirements
overtime
high school
driver's license
computer skills
drug screening
Must be able to work overtime when duties cannot be performed within a normal work schedule.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Valid driver's license in applicable state of employment.
Computer Skills
Will be subject to Vannguard's Drug-Free Workplace Program, and complete a pre-employment drug screening.
Benefits
Paid Training
Competitive Wages
Work Vehicle
Dental, Health and Life Insurance
Flexible scheduling
Paid vacation
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
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.