811 Utility Locator I - Gulf and Franklin Counties

OVERVIEW : McKim & Creed is seeking a Utility Locator I to support 811 water and sewer locating in Gulf and Franklin Counties . This level includes applicants entering the locating profession and locators with up to five years of hands-on underground utility locating experience. You will develop and demonstrate the skills needed to complete safe, accurate locates, with training, field guidance, and review appropriate to your demonstrated abilities.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Learn to operate electromagnetic locating receivers and transmitters using approved methods and equipment within your training and authorization. • Locate and mark the assigned underground utility using required paint and flags. • Progress toward independent ticket completion as you demonstrate competency. Work under field guidance and review until authorized for the assigned task. • Learn and apply safe field practices . Recognize and report hazards, complete required daily safety documentation, and seek assistance when conditions exceed your training or authorization. • Review 811 ticket instructions , requested excavation limits, utility maps , and available records with guidance appropriate to your experience. • Document locating activity, field conditions, unresolved issues , and required post-locate photographs in the assigned ticket-management system. • Submit accurate positive responses and completion records under the required review process . Escalate uncertain facilities, conflicting records, access issues, and other conditions needing assistance. • Communicate professionally with excavators, property owners, teammates, and supervisors. Ask questions promptly and apply coaching and feedback. • Inspect and care for assigned vehicles, locating instruments, mobile devices, PPE, and supplies. Report equipment problems before they affect safe, accurate work. • Participate in scheduled emergency/on-call assignments as trained and authorized. Help the team maintain dependable coverage and service.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Up to five years of hands-on underground utility locating experience. Prior locating experience is not required for entry-level applicants. • Willingness to learn 811 ticket procedures, map interpretation, locating methods, positive responses, and field documentation. • Attention to detail, dependable work habits, and willingness to receive feedback and demonstrate improvement. • Commitment to safe work, honest reporting, and asking for help when a locate cannot be completed confidently. • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred. • 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. • 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. • Willingness to work up to 50 hours during busy periods. • A valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record, with successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.