Utility Locator

USIC

Utility Locator marking underground telecommunications, electric, gas, water, and sewer infrastructure for USIC. Working independently in the field while documenting and photographing utility locates safely and accurately.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeDenison • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to accurately locate and mark underground utilities while adhering to safety protocols and turnaround times. Proficient in using technology for documentation and communication in outdoor environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Utility LocationMark-Out ServicesDocumentation CompletionCommunication SkillsValid Driver’s License

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Hard Skills

Utility MarkingLocate DocumentationReading MapsColor DistinctionPhysical Lifting

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationIndependenceAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Field Technology

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsElectric PowerCable TVGas UtilitiesWater UtilitiesSewer Utilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Locate underground telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer utilities
Search designated areas thoroughly for underground utilities
Accurately mark utility locations
Complete necessary locate documentation
Photograph each locate
Provide clear and complete mark-out services for excavators or property owners at work sites
Work independently in the field using a company-provided vehicle
Complete locates within required turnaround times, including work after holidays and some weekends as needed
Participate in overtime, weekend, and on-call shifts based on business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
Previous outdoor experience is a plus
Proficiency with technology
Available to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed
Able to pass a drug screen for this safety-sensitive position
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Able to work in confined spaces
Able to walk, bend, and lift up to 75 lbs.
Able to distinguish colors used to identify wiring and mark underground utilities
Able to read, understand, and reference locate tickets, maps, and prints
Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners
No prior locating experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% paid training
High-quality company vehicle and fuel card
Company phone and equipment
DailyPay
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
401(k) with company match
PTO and paid holidays
Weekend and holiday on-call pay
Career Path Program with titles, promotions, and more
USIC All Stars employee recognition program with redeemable points for gift cards or merchandise
$200 Tenure Boots Program voucher for work boots on the first anniversary and every year after
Education Partnership and Scholarship Program with discounted tuition through Indiana Tech
Employee scholarships
Credit hours for utility locator training curriculum and/or military service
Employee discounts and perks at major retailers and service providers