811 Utility Locator III

McKim & Creed, Inc.•Pensacola, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

McKim & Creed is seeking an experienced Utility Locator III to perform advanced 811 underground utility locating and provide technical support in Citrus, Marion, and Sumter Counties. The position is intended for locators with more than ten years of hands-on experience who can resolve complex conditions, explain the evidence behind their decisions, and help develop other locators. The locator works with a Field Supervisor to strengthen locating quality, technical capability, and dependable service. This is a single-utility assignment dedicated to one utility. It is field-based, involves local daily travel, and includes scheduled emergency/on-call coverage. Overnight travel may occasionally be required. The role independently plans and performs complex utility locates, evaluates difficult signals and other limitations, marks the assigned utility, and escalates unresolved conditions. It also supports safe, accurate, and timely service through equipment readiness, safety documentation, inspections, ticket records, photographs, and positive responses. The locator may assist other locators on difficult assignments, participate in quality reviews and investigations, mentor developing locators, and recommend practical improvements through the appropriate supervisor. McKim & Creed offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, competitive pay, paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave, growth and training opportunities, professional development support, tuition reimbursement, and a collaborative team environment. The company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

Requirements

More than ten years of hands-on underground utility locating experience.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex locating conditions, evaluate available evidence, recognize limitations, and make sound escalation decisions.
Strong knowledge of electromagnetic locating receivers and transmitters, utility-map interpretation, 811 ticket instructions, positive responses, and field documentation.
Ability to explain technical decisions clearly, provide constructive coaching, and verify that a developing locator can apply instruction.
Ability to work independently and coordinate technical assistance with the Field Supervisor; formal personnel-management responsibilities remain with assigned leadership.
Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers, supervisors, excavators, property owners, and client representatives.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
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 schedule, including overtime and scheduled emergency/on-call coverage; occasional overnight travel may be required.
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.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
Extensive hands-on underground electric power locating experience.
Experience across multiple utility types, complex utility corridors, and difficult locating conditions.
Experience mentoring locators, assisting with quality audits, or supporting evidence-based damage investigations.
Examples of improving team competency, preventing repeat errors, or strengthening locating and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

Independently plan and perform complex underground utility locates using ticket instructions, maps, records, field observations, and appropriate electromagnetic methods.
Evaluate difficult signal conditions, interference, conflicting records, and other limitations; use verification methods and escalate unresolved conditions through established channels.
Locate and accurately mark the assigned underground utility.
Prioritize quality, safety, schedules, budgets, regulatory requirements, public relations, and responsive client service.
Model safe work, complete required safety documentation, maintain equipment readiness, and participate in scheduled emergency/on-call coverage.
Conduct regular inspections and assessments to identify potential hazards or issues.
Support other locators on difficult or high-consequence assignments when authorized, explaining methods, limitations, supporting evidence, and next steps.
Assist with field quality reviews, ticket documentation reviews, and verification of corrective actions; share findings with the Field Supervisor.
Mentor locators through demonstrations, observation, constructive feedback, and follow-up; help assess technical readiness and training needs.
Support damage and near-miss investigations by preserving records, explaining locating decisions, documenting field facts, and identifying practical improvements.
Maintain accurate ticket notes, post-locate photographs, positive responses, and completion records.
Collaborate with construction crews and contractors to support safe excavation and utility installation.
Recommend practical improvements to methods, equipment care, training, and field coordination, and obtain supervisor verification before implementing proposed changes.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); employees are owners and benefit from profits earned.
Competitive pay.
Paid holidays.
Bereavement leave.
Parental leave.
Medical leave.
Military leave.
Growth opportunities and training, including mentoring and training options.
Professional development, including tuition reimbursement, an early career professional program, and online courses.
Multiple office locations.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.