Underground Utility Locating is a specialized craft that is sought after across the nation. An Underground Utility Locator possesses the skills that enable him/her to electronically, or by other means, pinpoint the precise location of underground utility lines. This is vital to protect life and property.
On The Spot Utility Resources is an Underground Utility Locating firm comprised of caring individuals dedicated to the safety and security of the communities they serve. Since its inception in 2008 On The Spot has enjoyed rapid growth and, in the last four years, has more than quadrupled in size. The reason is simple, dedication to our craft and unwavering commitment to our team members and customers.
If you enjoy working outdoors, are self-motivated and responsible, have a good attendance record, and wish to work for a company who really cares, apply at On The Spot Utility Resources.
Our Underground Utility Locators enjoy competitive wages, paid on-the-job training, paid time off program. We offer health, dental, vision, and life insurance (dental and vision policies are FREE for the employee), a (401)k program with company match, all equipment needed to perform the job safely and effectively, yearly boot vouchers starting the first day of employment, 9 paid holidays each year and more.
If you are ready to start a successful and satisfying career working for the world’s best Underground Utility Locating company, apply at On The Spot!
The Underground Utility Locator is responsible for ensuring the customer can safely dig without damaging underground utility infrastructure.
Essential Goals, Functions and Responsibilities:
- Ability to read and interpret utility maps to identify size and type of underground utilities
- Accurately mark the location of underground utilities
- Work Days, evenings, nights, weekends, and after hours on call when scheduled
- Perform work in all weather conditions
- Receive and respond to locate tickets during normal and after hours in accordance with time requirements via computer and cell phone
- Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark underground utilities within set accuracy limits
- Use a shovel to expose buried utilities when necessary
- Take pictures and document all information required for each locate ticket
- Safely operate company vehicle
- Maintain a professional appearance and abide by company dress code
- Maintain a positive working relationship with all parties involved, including but not limited to customers, homeowners and contractors
- Ensure proper maintenance of all equipment used
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid drivers license, including an MVR record that is acceptable by the company.
- Must be able to pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screen
- Basic computer knowledge and the ability to use GPS/mapping systems is preferred but not required.
- Prior locating experience is preferred but not required
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Able to walk up to 5 miles a day in different weather conditions
- Able to use all required personal protective equipment.
Reasons why Underground Utility Locators enjoy working for On The Spot Utility Resources!
- Locators are free to operate Independently and work outdoors
- Company paid work truck, with gas and maintenance paid for On the Spot
- All equipment needed is provided at no cost to the employee
- Training is 100% paid
- You receive Paid Time Off, and 401k match after employed 90 days
- Health Insurance is available within 1 month of my start date at a reasonable rate. Dental and Vision coverage is free to the employee
- You receive 9 Paid Holidays each year
- You are provided a $100 Boot Voucher during the 1st week, and 1 time per year after
- Company paid life insurance policy
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
Physical Setting:
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Woodstock, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
