Underground Utility Locator
Job in
Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, 52060, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Vannguard Utility Partners, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Underground Utility Locator – Vannguard Utility Partners, Inc.
- Salary: $20.00 – $26.00 per hour
- Job Type: Full-time
- Schedule:
10‑hour shift, Monday to Friday, on call, overtime - Work Location:
Multiple locations
Great Opportunity for Outdoor Work and Freedom! We are recruiting Underground Utility Locators in your area for a rewarding career. Our Underground Utility Locators are responsible, self‑motivated individuals who enjoy the freedom of working outdoors. We will train the right individual who is committed to safety, comfortable working on their own, pays close attention to detail, and takes pride in completing a job well done.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Drive a company vehicle directly from home to job sites in response to routine ticket requests, emergencies, and relocations.
- Utilize the provided mapping tools and other location information, along with locating equipment, to locate underground utilities including, but not limited to: electric and gas utilities, telephone and other communication lines.
- Indicate utility locations through the utilization of paint, flags, and communicate other relevant information to excavation personnel or other appropriate authorities.
- Respond to after‑hours emergency call‑outs in accordance with the established rotation schedule.
- Company Vehicle
- Paid Training
- Competitive Wages
- Dental, Health and Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation
- Overtime
- Computer Skills
- Valid driver’s license in applicable state of employment
- Can work overtime when duties cannot be performed within a normal work schedule
- Will be subject to Vannguard's Drug‑Free Workplace Program and complete a pre‑employment drug screening
- Able to self‑manage and communicate with supervisors and clients in a timely manner
- Drive 50 to 300+ miles daily as required by the assigned geographic locating area.
- Get in and out of a vehicle 50+ times a day.
- Stand and walk lengthy distances (1+ miles) over uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
- Sit for long periods of time while driving.
- Lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- High school or equivalent (required)
- Driver’s License (required)
- A job for which military‑experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Computer skills: 1 year (preferred)
- Utility locating: 1 year (preferred)
This position is outdoors and involves minimal contact and interaction with others.
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