811 Utility Locator II - Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties

McKim and Creed • Pensacola, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The 811 Utility Locator II performs single-utility underground locating in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. This field-based role requires independently managing assigned 811 tickets, interpreting ticket instructions and utility records, applying appropriate electromagnetic locating methods, marking the assigned utility, documenting work, and troubleshooting nonroutine conditions. The locator escalates uncertainty or conditions that prevent a supported mark, clearance, or completion, and communicates field issues and service needs to relevant parties.

The position also includes assisting less-experienced locators with approved methods and documentation, supporting field reviews and damage or near-miss fact gathering, maintaining equipment readiness, completing daily safety requirements, and participating in scheduled emergency/on-call coverage. Local daily travel is required, along with occasional overnight travel. The role may require overtime and 50 or more hours during busy periods.

Requirements

• Six to ten years of hands-on underground utility locating experience.
• Ability to independently complete assigned locates, 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 priorities, communicate service risks, and seek assistance before uncertainty becomes a quality or safety issue.
• Excellent attention to detail and 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, including clear communication with coworkers, supervisors, excavators, property owners, and client representatives.
• Ability to use mobile devices, email, and assigned ticket-management applications; training is 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 is required.
• Ability to 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 outdoor field duties, including walking on uneven terrain, working in varying weather, and carrying and operating locating equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on underground electric power locating experience.
• Experience locating multiple utility types and resolving difficult or conflicting field conditions.
• Experience with UtiliSphere or comparable 811 ticket-management systems.
• Examples of improving locating quality, helping another locator develop, and producing complete, useful field records.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License.
• Self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with 811 ticket managing.
• Motivation to learn and develop a career path.
• Alignment with McKim & Creed’s core values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Review 811 ticket instructions, excavation limits, utility maps, and available records to plan assigned locating work.
• Select and apply appropriate electromagnetic locating methods within training and authorization.
• Verify indications and recognize interference, conflicting information, and other limitations.
• Locate and accurately mark the assigned underground utility.
• Troubleshoot nonroutine 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 service commitments while maintaining safe and 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 supervisors, coordinators, excavators, or client representatives.
• 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.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); all employees are owners and benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.
• Parental leave.
• Medical leave.
• Military leave.
• Multiple office locations.
• Growth opportunities and mentoring and training programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development programs and online courses.
• Collaborative, supportive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED