Locator, Project Based

Job Description

The project-based Locator (Utility Locator) has accountability for locating, identifying, and marking underground utilities before the start of construction and other projects. Locators may use a variety of tools to find these utilities. These efforts ensure the safety of Badger employees, all site visitors and property, and protect underground utilities from damage during excavation projects. This role will be field based and will require extended travel requirements. Ability to work autonomously, self-manage job tasks, and coordinate efforts with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.

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$23.00 - $26.00 per hour and up based on experience with many opportunities for pay increases and career advancement!

What You'll Be Doing

Interprets underground utility infrastructure drawings and records.

Locates underground utility infrastructure and obstacles using various locating equipment and techniques, per company procedure(s).

Collects and confirms data on located utilities and related above ground features by using drawings and ground penetrating software (GPS).

Prepares various reports and documentation.

Participates in planning and / or inspection meetings to present findings.

Conducts job tasks in a field-based environment.

Works autonomously and self-manages daily activities and communication to all stakeholders.

Communicates known and unknown underground objects located.

Observes, practices, and enforces Badger’s SHS policies and practices.

Maintains Badger vehicles and equipment.

What We're Looking For

Education : Minimum high school education or equivalent.

Valid driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract.

This job requires typical construction type hours with some weeks being less than 40 hours and others requiring 50 plus hours.

Able to travel as required, sometimes on short notice for work assignments and / or training.

FIELD : Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds, standing / walking for extended periods, climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in various weather conditions.

What You'll Need for Success

Previous experience with locating underground utility infrastructure.

Ability to distinguish colors for marked utilities.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills to interact with clients, colleagues, and the public.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

If you feel you don’t have the experience listed above, but still think you are qualified for the job, we encourage you to apply for consideration.

What You'll Get In Return

Generous weekly pay and overtime opportunities.

Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions.

Group Life insurance.

Employee assistance program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits.

Generous Vacation Programs.

Employee Referral Program.

Employee Training Program(s).

Paid Time Off.

Per Diem.

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is the industry leader in non­-destructive hydro-excavation (hydrovac) services. Since 1992, Badger has been innovating cutting-edge technology and providing services to a diverse customer base, including oil and gas, energy, industrial, construction, transportation and other markets, as well as numerous government agencies within Canada and the United States.

We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Badger stronger.

There has never been a better time to join and grow with Badger.