Utility Locator

Position Summary

To help us in our mission to professionalize and innovate telecom construction, ByVerTek is now seeking a Utility Locator. The Utility Locator is responsible for identifying, locating, and marking underground utility lines to ensure safe excavation and construction activities. This role is essential to preventing service disruptions, protecting critical infrastructure, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

If you are looking for an opportunity to exercise your talents in a dynamic and fast-moving organization poised for rapid growth – where performance and initiative are rewarded – we urge you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

Perform accurate field locates of underground utilities using electromagnetic locating equipment and other advanced technologies
Identify and mark utilities including fiber optic, telecommunications, gas, electric, water, and sewer lines in accordance with industry standards and local regulations
Interpret construction drawings, utility maps, and as-built documentation
Respond to locate tickets within required timeframes and service level agreements
Document completed locates with detailed notes, photos, and sketches using company systems and mobile applications
Communicate effectively with construction crews, project managers, and property owners regarding locate results and potential conflicts
Maintain, inspect, and calibrate locating equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability
Adhere to all company safety policies, OSHA standards, and damage prevention best practices
Report damages, near-misses, or discrepancies immediately and assist with incident investigations as needed
Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a high standard of quality and accountability in all work performed

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Prior experience in utility locating, construction, or telecommunications preferred
Experience with locating equipment (e.g., electromagnetic locators, ground-penetrating radar) is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong understanding of underground utility systems and damage prevention practices
Ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, and technical drawings
High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills
Effective communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced field environment
Basic proficiency with mobile technology and data entry systems

Working Conditions & Exposure

Primarily field-based role requiring regular travel to job sites.
Work performed outdoors with exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, and moderate noise levels.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on project needs.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

Ability to stand, walk, and work outdoors for extended periods.
Ability to safely navigate active construction environments.
Capability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as part of normal field activities.
Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching during inspections and site supervision.
Manual dexterity required to operate tools, equipment, and computer devices.
Ability to wear and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety vest, gloves, and protective eyewear and lead safe construction processes by example to prevent injury prevention (i.e. vehicle use, construction processes, bending and lifting safety).

About Us:

As fiber build experts, ByVerTek provides turnkey services for broadband infrastructure projects where failure is not an option. From design, engineering and locating, to aerial and underground construction and fiber-to-the-home fulfillment, we help digital providers build, upgrade, and maintain the physical infrastructure for delivering high-speed Internet, video, voice, wireless and IoT services – from residential and commercial builds to state-wide fiber network expansions. Our dedication to do it all correctly, safely, on time and on budget has earned us ongoing business from many of the biggest names in the industry. For additional information, please review our website at www.ByVerTek.com.

We Offer Our Employees:

Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time
Eleven (11) Company-observed Holidays per year
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid Short-term disability coverage and Basic Life/AD & D insurance
Voluntary Life insurance coverage for employees and their families
Voluntary Long-Term disability coverage
Supplemental benefits plans to assist with out-of-pocket expenses
Flexible Spending accounts
401K
Competitive compensation and bonus program

EEO Statement:

ByVerTek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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