Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Great Opportunity for Outdoor Work and Freedom!

Salary: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday (10-hour shift, Overtime, On call)

About the Role

Vannguard Utility Partners, LLC is seeking responsible, self-motivated Underground Utility Locators. If you enjoy the freedom of working outdoors, are committed to safety, are drug-free, and take pride in a job well done, we will provide the training you need to succeed.

In this role, you will drive a company vehicle to job sites, use computer utility maps, and operate specialized equipment to find and mark underground cables and pipes. Your work directly prevents damage and ensures safety within the excavation, landscaping, and construction communities. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drive a company vehicle directly from home to job sites in response to routine ticket requests, emergencies, and relocates.
• Use provided mapping tools, location information, and specialized locating equipment to accurately locate underground utilities (including electric, gas, telephone, and communication lines).
• Mark utility locations using paint and flags, and communicate relevant details to excavation personnel or appropriate authorities.
• Respond to after-hours emergency call-outs based on an established rotation schedule. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Attitude:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• License: Valid driver's license (Required)
• Screening: Pass pre-employment DOT drug test and participate in Vannguard's Drug-Free Workplace Program (Required)
• Skills: Basic computer skills (1 year preferred)
• Experience: Utility locating (1 year preferred)
• Availability: Must be able to work overtime and on-call rotations when needed.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Driving: Sit and drive between 50 - 300+ miles daily, depending on the assigned area.
• Mobility: Regularly get in and out of a vehicle 50+ times a day. Stand and walk lengthy distances (1+ miles) over uneven terrain. 
• Lifting: Ability to lift and/or move 50 - 150 pounds.
• Environment: Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Location: Multiple field locations daily.

Benefits:

• 401(k) + Company match
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)

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