Underground Utility Locator

About the Role

Join our Boulder-area team as an Underground Utility Locator and embark on a fulfilling career that offers the freedom of outdoor work and independence. With a pay rate of $22.50 per hour, this position requires individuals who are responsible, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious. We provide training for candidates dedicated to performing diligent and precise utility location work.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a company vehicle from your home directly to various job sites responding to routine tickets, emergency call-outs, and utility relocations.
• Utilize computer-based utility maps and specialized underground detection equipment to locate utilities such as electric, gas, telephone, and communication lines.
• Mark utilities on site using paint and flags, and clearly communicate relevant information to excavation crews and other stakeholders.
• Participate in after-hours emergency response on a rotational basis as required.

What We Offer

• Company-provided vehicle for work duties
• Paid training sessions to ensure proficiency
• Competitive hourly wages with overtime pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including dental, health, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plans with matching contributions
• Paid vacation time

Essential Qualifications and Attitudes

• Possess basic computer proficiency; preferred experience includes approximately one year of computer skills.
• Hold a valid driver’s license applicable to employment location.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary to fulfill all job responsibilities.
• Willingness and ability to comply with a drug-free workplace policy, including passing a pre-employment drug test.
• Self-directed and motivated with strong communication skills to coordinate with supervisors and clients promptly.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Drive extensively, ranging from 50 up to over 300 miles daily within assigned geographic regions.
• Enter and exit vehicles repeatedly, up to 50 times each day.
• Must be physically capable of walking long distances over uneven, outdoor terrain and in all weather conditions.
• Be able to sit for extended periods during vehicle operation.
• Lift and maneuver heavy loads between 50 and 150 pounds.
• Work primarily outdoors, exposed to various weather elements.

Educational and Licensing Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is mandatory.

Additional Information

• This position is ideal for candidates with military experience.
• Work schedule includes 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday with on-call duties and potential overtime.
• The role involves minimal interpersonal contact due to outdoor setting, with COVID-19 considerations in place.
• Work assignments may span multiple locations as per operational need.