Vannguard Utility Partners, Inc.
Underground Utility Locator
Vannguard Utility Partners, Inc., Grimes, Iowa, United States, 50111
Job Title
Underground Utility Locator
Job Overview Great Opportunity for Outdoor Work and Freedom! Salary: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour We are recruiting Underground Utility Locators in your area for a rewarding career. Vannguard is currently seeking new team members with the right attitude in a drug‑free environment. Our Underground Utility Locators are responsible, self‑motivated individuals who enjoy the freedom of working outdoors. We will train the right individual who is committed to safety, comfortable working on their own, pays close attention to detail, and takes pride in completing a job well done. Our Underground Utility Locators drive a company vehicle to job sites and use computer utility maps along with specialized equipment to find underground cables, pipes and other underground utilities to prevent damages and ensure safety within the excavation, landscaping and construction community. Problem‑solvers who are not afraid of hard work and know that quality is their priority should consider a career as an Underground Utility Locator with Vannguard Utility Partners Inc.
Responsibilities
Drive a company vehicle directly from home to job sites in response to routine ticket requests, emergencies, and relocates.
Utilize mapping tools and other location information, along with locating equipment, to locate underground utilities including, but not limited to: electric, gas utilities, telephone and other communication lines.
Indicate utility locations through paint, flags, and communicate other relevant information to excavation personnel or other appropriate authorities.
Respond to after‑hours emergency call‑outs in accordance with the established rotation schedule.
Benefits
Company Vehicle
Paid Training
Competitive Wages
Dental, Health and Life Insurance
401(k) and 401(k) matching
Paid vacation
Paid time off
Overtime pay
Qualifications
Computer skills
Valid driver’s license in applicable state of employment.
Must be able to work overtime when duties cannot be performed within a normal work schedule.
Subject to Vannguard’s Drug‑Free Workplace Program and pre‑employment drug screening.
Able to self‑manage and communicate with supervisors and clients in a timely manner.
Physical Demands
Drive 50 to 300+ miles daily as required by the assigned geographic locating area.
Get in and out of a vehicle 50+ times a day.
Stand and walk lengthy distances (1+ mile) over uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
Sit for long periods of time while driving.
Lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Education & License
High school or equivalent (Required)
Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location Multiple locations
Job Type Full‑time
Schedule
10‑hour shift
Monday to Friday
On‑call
Overtime
Preferred Experience
Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Utility locating: 1 year (Preferred)
Other Information Mental‑experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. COVID‑19 considerations: This position is outdoors and involves minimal contact and interaction with others.
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Job Overview Great Opportunity for Outdoor Work and Freedom! Salary: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour We are recruiting Underground Utility Locators in your area for a rewarding career. Vannguard is currently seeking new team members with the right attitude in a drug‑free environment. Our Underground Utility Locators are responsible, self‑motivated individuals who enjoy the freedom of working outdoors. We will train the right individual who is committed to safety, comfortable working on their own, pays close attention to detail, and takes pride in completing a job well done. Our Underground Utility Locators drive a company vehicle to job sites and use computer utility maps along with specialized equipment to find underground cables, pipes and other underground utilities to prevent damages and ensure safety within the excavation, landscaping and construction community. Problem‑solvers who are not afraid of hard work and know that quality is their priority should consider a career as an Underground Utility Locator with Vannguard Utility Partners Inc.
Responsibilities
Drive a company vehicle directly from home to job sites in response to routine ticket requests, emergencies, and relocates.
Utilize mapping tools and other location information, along with locating equipment, to locate underground utilities including, but not limited to: electric, gas utilities, telephone and other communication lines.
Indicate utility locations through paint, flags, and communicate other relevant information to excavation personnel or other appropriate authorities.
Respond to after‑hours emergency call‑outs in accordance with the established rotation schedule.
Benefits
Company Vehicle
Paid Training
Competitive Wages
Dental, Health and Life Insurance
401(k) and 401(k) matching
Paid vacation
Paid time off
Overtime pay
Qualifications
Computer skills
Valid driver’s license in applicable state of employment.
Must be able to work overtime when duties cannot be performed within a normal work schedule.
Subject to Vannguard’s Drug‑Free Workplace Program and pre‑employment drug screening.
Able to self‑manage and communicate with supervisors and clients in a timely manner.
Physical Demands
Drive 50 to 300+ miles daily as required by the assigned geographic locating area.
Get in and out of a vehicle 50+ times a day.
Stand and walk lengthy distances (1+ mile) over uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
Sit for long periods of time while driving.
Lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Education & License
High school or equivalent (Required)
Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location Multiple locations
Job Type Full‑time
Schedule
10‑hour shift
Monday to Friday
On‑call
Overtime
Preferred Experience
Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Utility locating: 1 year (Preferred)
Other Information Mental‑experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. COVID‑19 considerations: This position is outdoors and involves minimal contact and interaction with others.
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