Position Overview
Job Description
Position Overview
The Utility Locator & Equipment Operator is responsible for safely locating underground utilities and operating heavy equipment in support of excavation, directional boring, and infrastructure projects. This role works as part of a small field crew and is hands-on, safety-focused, and field-driven. This candidate will need to be open to national travel. If out of state travel is required Per Diem and an Airbnb for lodging will be provided. Hourly pay can vary from $25/hr to $35/hr depending on experience.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Operate construction and locating equipment, including Ditch Witch, Vermeer, and related subsurface tools
-Perform basic utility locating to identify underground lines prior to excavation
- Run or assist with equipment such as directional boring machines, excavators, and pothole machines
- Work as part of a 4-person crew (crew size may vary by job)
- Perform manual/hand work as needed to supp...