Description

Job Summary: Locate underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets in compliance with dig laws. Use utility maps, as‑built civil engineering drawings, GIS information, and electronic locating equipment. Mark utilities with flags or paint, prepare reports, forms, and memos, and take photos of each located line. Investigate and document excavations that cause utility damage, and use a cell‑phone app to record marks, store photos, and complete required documentation. Participate in an on‑call rotation.

• Locate underground utilities using 811 tickets, maps, GIS data, and electronic equipment
• Mark utility locations with flags or paint
• Document work with reports, forms, memos, and photographs
• Use a cell‑phone app to record marks, store photos, and complete documentation
• Participate in on‑call rotation
• Follow 811 law and best locate practices
• Read and interpret utility maps and as‑built civil engineering drawings
• Maintain cleanliness and good condition of equipment and a tobacco‑free vehicle
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public

Requirements

Status: Full‑time employee. Relevant work experience: at least 2 years of locator experience is required.

Job Requirements include knowledge of best locate practices and 811 law, ability to read utility maps and engineering drawings, and maintenance of clean, tobacco‑free equipment and vehicles. Candidates must locate utilities using multiple methods, follow written and oral instructions, maintain small‑ to medium‑sized equipment and trucks, complete paperwork, and communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public. Additional expectations are attention to detail, ability to work in all weather conditions, willingness to travel 75% or more, strong troubleshooting skills, passing a drug screen, a valid driver’s license with DOT physical, flexible scheduling and overtime, and punctual attendance.

Personal attributes sought are self‑motivation, quick learning ability, team orientation, exemplary character, and a strong focus on safety.

• Work in all weather conditions and travel up to 75%+ of the time
• Exhibit strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Meet requirements: 2 years locator experience, valid driver’s license, DOT physical, pass drug screen, flexible schedule
• Demonstrate self‑motivation, quick learning, teamwork, and safety focus

Benefits

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection Inc is hiring Utility Locators and offers competitive pay, great benefits, and a paid time off program. Locators are encouraged to run their areas independently while receiving support from the company. Applicants are invited to join the Northern Lights team.

Northern Lights offers competitive pay, paid holidays and vacation time, affordable benefits including medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

• Receive competitive pay, paid holidays, vacation, medical/dental/vision benefits, STD/LTD, life insurance, and 401(k) match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance