Utility Locator II

McKim & Creed, Inc. • Pensacola, FL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

This field-based Utility Locator II position supports 811 underground utility locating for Pinellas County Water & Sewer. The role is dedicated to a single utility and includes local daily travel and scheduled emergency/on-call coverage. The locator independently manages assigned tickets, troubleshoots nonroutine conditions, maintains accurate documentation, and provides practical assistance to less-experienced teammates.

The position requires six to ten years of hands-on utility locating or SUE technician experience. Work includes reviewing ticket instructions and utility records, applying authorized electromagnetic locating methods, marking the assigned utility, documenting results, communicating field issues, supporting field reviews and corrective actions, and completing daily safety and equipment-readiness requirements. Busy periods may require 50 or more hours of work, overtime, and occasional overnight travel.

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 may be 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, walk on uneven terrain, work in varying weather, and perform essential outdoor field duties, 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 limitations.
• Locate and accurately mark the assigned underground utility.
• Troubleshoot nonroutine conditions, request supervisor or technical assistance when uncertainty remains, and escalate conditions that prevent a supported mark, clearance, or completion.
• Manage assigned tickets according to due times, 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 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, parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations.
• Growth opportunities and training, including 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED