Utility Locator

Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Job description:

The OSP Utility Locator is responsible for identifying, marking, and documenting underground utilities prior to excavation, boring, or construction activities. This role plays a critical part in damage prevention, public safety, and project continuity by ensuring underground assets are accurately located and clearly communicated to construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities including fiber, copper, coax, electric, gas, water, and sewer lines using electronic locating equipment
• Interpret utility maps, prints, as-builts, and GIS records to determine facility locations
• Mark underground utilities in accordance with APWA color codes and local jurisdiction standards
• Respond to 811 locate requests and meet required SLAs
• Document all locates with photographs, GPS data, sketches, and written reports
• Communicate findings, conflicts, and risks to foremen, construction crews, and project managers
• Perform re-locates as required due to scope changes, weather impact, or time expiration
• Maintain and calibrate locating equipment
• Follow all safety policies, damage prevention procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Represent the company professionally with municipalities, property owners, and utility providers

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Utility Locator, Damage Prevention Technician, or similar role
• Proficiency using electronic locating equipment
• Ability to read maps, prints, and utility documentation
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to work independently in field environments
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Willingness to work overtime, on-call rotations, nights, or weekends as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal utility locator training or certification
• Experience responding to 811 tickets
• Familiarity with APWA color codes
• GIS or GPS documentation experience
• OSHA 10 certification
• Telecom, fiber, or utility construction background

Work Environment

• Outdoor fieldwork across residential, commercial, and municipal areas
• Independent work with minimal direct supervision
• High accountability and risk-sensitive role

Performance Expectations

• Accurate and timely completion of locates
• Zero-damage mindset and adherence to damage prevention best practices
• Clear communication with construction teams and stakeholders
• Proper documentation and reporting on every locate

Broadstaff, LLC., provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

Broadstaff, LLC., provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification protected by federal, state or local laws.