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 support job completion
- Travel to job sites across Iowa with potential opportunities for national travel
- Maintain equipment, follow safety protocols, and support efficient jobsite execution
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Required Skills & Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in utility locating
- Hands-on machine operation experience (Ditch Witch or directional boring drills)
- Willingness and ability to perform physical, hands-on work
- Open to national travel
- Valid driver’s license
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Prior experience with subsurface or underground utility projects
- CDL or CDL with air brake endorsement
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.