Utility Locator

HBK Engineering, LLC • Chicago, IL

9d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

HBK Engineering is seeking a Utility Locator. This role involves locating and marking underground facilities using various industry tools, standards, and methods, including locating devices and utility maps. The position requires working in the field in all weather conditions to record documentation to identify errors and omissions while verifying the location of all client facilities within specified dig extents and serving as a firm/client liaison in utility locating operations. The work location is Chicago, IL.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Valid driver's license in good standing
• Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions is required
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work smoothly with citizens, company representatives, contractors, and customers
• Good organizational skills to handle many varied tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge and understanding of safe worksite practices
• Physical capability to move about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkways
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, or sit for extended periods
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various measurement, locating, and testing instruments.

Nice To Haves

• Previous underground utility locating experience preferred
• Experience with construction and installation of below-grade infrastructure
• Experience working within and utilizing existing utility standard designs
• Experience with complex urban underground utility infrastructure
• Experience serving as firm/client liaison
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others
• Experience in use and basic maintenance of industry standard locating equipment
• Experience using basic communication and tech devices

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground facilities using various industry tools, standards, and methods including locating devices and utility maps
• Compare real-world conditions to record documentation to identify errors and omissions for accuracy verification
• Verify location of all client facilities within specified dig extents to ensure comprehensive coverage
• Examine and investigate all damages within their purview, creating all required documentation for compliance and record-keeping
• Watch and protect client facilities within a given area as directed by client for safety and security
• Understand contractor's means and methods for subsurface installations to support project coordination
• Serve as firm/client liaison to facilitate communication and project coordination
• Review design drawings created by others to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Use and perform basic maintenance of industry standard locating equipment
• Move about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkways safely and efficiently
• Communicate effectively with citizens, company representatives, contractors, and customers
• Maintain organized documentation and reporting systems for all locating activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive entry-level underground utility locating experience
• Professional development in industry-standard locating tools, methods, and equipment
• Training in safe worksite practices and construction site operations
• Experience with complex urban underground utility infrastructure
• Client liaison responsibilities for professional communication and coordination
• Hands-on training with locating devices, utility maps, and documentation systems
• Field experience on construction work sites and public infrastructure projects
• Clear career progression pathway within the HBK Organization's Locating Track
• Opportunity to develop expertise in utility standard designs and subsurface installations
• Foundation for advancing to senior locating and utility coordination roles.
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other role specific company paid professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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