811 Utility Locator I - Pinellas County

McKim & Creed, Inc. • Pensacola, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

McKim & Creed is hiring a Utility Locator I to perform 811 underground utility locating in Pinellas County. This is an entry-level role for applicants beginning in the locating profession as well as locators with up to five years of hands-on experience. The position is dedicated to locating one assigned utility, with no additional utility types added to the workload. It is field-based, involves local daily travel, and includes scheduled emergency/on-call coverage. Training, field guidance, and review are provided according to demonstrated abilities as the employee develops the skills to complete safe, accurate locates independently.

Requirements

• 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; training may be provided as needed.
• Ability to travel locally each workday and meet the assigned schedule, including overtime and scheduled emergency/on-call coverage.
• Ability to perform 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.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record, and successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on utility locating experience, especially underground electric power locating.
• Experience with utility maps, outdoor field work, mobile work applications, or documenting completed work.
• Relevant utility construction, installation, maintenance, or other field experience that supports learning the locating profession.
• Examples of learning a new skill, accepting coaching, and helping coworkers succeed.
• Self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivation to learn and develop a career path.
• Alignment with McKim & Creed’s Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate electromagnetic locating receivers and transmitters using approved methods and equipment within training and authorization.
• Locate and mark the assigned underground utility with paint and flags.
• Progress toward independent ticket completion as competency is demonstrated, working under field guidance and review until authorized.
• Follow safe field practices, recognize and report hazards, complete daily safety documentation, and seek assistance when conditions exceed training or authorization.
• Review 811 ticket instructions, requested excavation limits, utility maps, and available records with guidance appropriate to 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 through the required review process; escalate uncertain facilities, conflicting records, access issues, and other conditions requiring 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, and report equipment problems.
• Participate in scheduled emergency/on-call assignments as trained and authorized and help maintain dependable team coverage and service.
• Travel locally throughout the assigned service area each workday and meet the assigned work schedule, including overtime and 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, parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations to work from.
• Mentoring and training programs.
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and online courses.
• Collaborative and supportive team.

What This Job Offers

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