Utility Locator

USIC

Utility Locator marking underground utilities for USIC, America’s utility damage prevention leader. Conducting field locates, documentation, and photographs while supporting excavators and property owners.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeBlue Springs • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to locate and mark underground utilities accurately while working independently in various outdoor conditions. Proficient in using technology for documentation and communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Utility LocationDocumentation CompletionOutdoor Work ExperienceValid Driver’s LicenseColor Distinction

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Hard Skills

Utility MarkingDocumentationReading MapsUnderstanding Locate TicketsLifting Up to 75 lbs

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationIndependenceTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Technology ProficiencyCompany Vehicle

Certifications & Qualifications

Drug Screen Clearance

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 for underground utilities
Accurately mark utility locations
Complete required documentation
Photograph each locate
Provide clear and complete mark-out services for excavators or property owners
Work independently in the field using a company-provided vehicle
Work daytime full-time schedules, with some holidays and weekends as needed
Work overtime, weekend shifts, and on-call shifts, including nights and weekends, 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
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 is needed

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 gift cards or merchandise
$200 Tenure Boots voucher on the first anniversary and every year after
Education Partnership and Scholarship Program with discounted tuition, scholarships, and credit hours
Employee discounts and perks