811 Utility Locator II - Citrus, Marion & Sumter Counties

OVERVIEW : Requiring 6-10 years of hands-on experience as a Utility Locator or a SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering) Technician, this 811 Utility Locator II will assist with 811 underground utility locating in Citrus, Marion & Sumter Counties . This position is for locators who can independently manage assigned tickets, troubleshoot nonroutine conditions, maintain accurate documentation, and provide practical assistance to less-experienced teammates. ~ This is a single-utility locating position. Your assignment will remain dedicated to one utility; additional utility types will not be added to your workload. This is a field-based position with local daily travel and scheduled emergency/on-call coverage.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Independently review 811 ticket instructions, excavation limits, utility maps, and available records to plan assigned locating work. • Select and apply appropriate electromagnetic locating methods within your training and authorization. Verify indications and recognize interference, conflicting information, and other limitations. • Locate and accurately mark the assigned underground utility . • Troubleshoot nonroutine locating conditions and request supervisor or technical assistance when uncertainty remains. Escalate conditions that prevent a supported mark, clearance, or completion. • Manage assigned tickets by due time, travel, field conditions, and required service commitments while maintaining safe, accurate work . • Maintain clear notes, required post-locate photographs, accurate positive responses, and complete ticket records in the assigned system. • Communicate field issues , access restrictions, delays, and service needs to the appropriate supervisor, coordinator, excavator, or client representative. • Assist less-experienced locators with approved methods, documentation, and field questions. Share useful practices and provide feedback through the Field Supervisor. • Support field reviews, damage or near-miss fact gathering, and corrective actions as assigned. Preserve relevant records and report facts accurately . • Complete daily safety requirements, maintain equipment readiness , and participate in scheduled emergency/on-call coverage .

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Six to ten years of hands-on underground utility locating experience. • Demonstrated ability to complete assigned locates independently, interpret ticket instructions and maps, and recognize the limits of available locating evidence. • Working knowledge of electromagnetic locating receivers and transmitters, troubleshooting methods, positive responses, and 811 ticket documentation. • Ability to manage assigned priorities, communicate service risks, and seek assistance before uncertainty becomes a quality or safety issue. • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to assist developing locators while following established company and client methods. • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly with coworkers, supervisors, excavators, property owners, and client representatives. • Ability to use mobile devices, email, and assigned ticket-management applications, with training provided as needed. • Ability to travel locally each workday throughout the assigned service area and meet the assigned work schedule, including overtime and scheduled emergency/on-call coverage; occasional overnight travel will be required. • Work 50 or more hours during busy periods, as required. • Ability to lift 50 pounds, carry, and operate equipment as needed on the project. • Ability to perform the essential outdoor field duties, including walking on uneven terrain, working in varying weather, and carrying and operating locating equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation. • A valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record, with successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.