Traveling Utility Locator

Sparus Holdings•New Braunfels, TX

About The Position

Sparus Holdings is seeking a reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented Travel Utility Locate Technician based out of the San Antonio, Texas area. The role locates and marks underground utilities—including gas, water, sewer, electric, and telecom—to prevent damage during construction, excavation, and maintenance projects. This is a high-travel position. Assignments may require being away for 12 or more weeks at a time, traveling to project sites, and working independently. The technician uses electronic locating equipment and specialized tools, interprets civil blueprints and utility records, documents utility locations, follows safety requirements, and communicates with project personnel and utility operators. The position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions, extensive daily walking, and handling equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. The role is based in the San Antonio area for local coordination and between rotations.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including assignments frequently lasting 12 or more continuous weeks.
Must be based in the San Antonio, Texas area for local coordination and between rotations.
Proficiency in operating electronic utility locating equipment and interpreting utility prints or blueprints.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, walk extensive distances daily, and lift or carry equipment up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, bend, and kneel safely while operating locating wands and marking paint.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to safely operate company vehicles.
Strong independent work habits, high integrity, and exceptional time-management skills while working away from home.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience in utility locating, construction, surveying, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Use electromagnetic locating equipment and other specialized tools to detect and mark underground utilities.
Read and interpret civil blueprints, utility maps, as-builts, and project plans to identify conflict areas.
Paint, flag, and document utility locations according to state Call Before You Dig (811) standards and company guidelines.
Follow safety protocols, OSHA guidelines, and client-specific safety requirements on job sites.
Travel to remote or regional project locations and complete extended rotations of 12 or more weeks away.
Communicate professionally with project managers, contractors, crew leads, and utility operators.