Utility Locator

HBK Engineering, LLC•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

HBK Engineering, LLC is seeking a Utility Locator to locate and mark underground facilities using industry tools, standards, methods, locating devices, and utility maps. The role works in the field in all weather conditions, compares actual site conditions with record documentation to identify errors and omissions, verifies client facility locations within specified dig extents, and serves as a firm/client liaison for utility locating operations. The work location is Chicago, Illinois. The position includes examining and documenting damages, protecting client facilities, coordinating with contractors, reviewing design drawings, and maintaining organized records of locating activities. The role also involves using and performing basic maintenance on industry-standard locating equipment and moving safely around construction sites, public streets, and parkways. HBK describes this as an opportunity to gain entry-level underground utility locating experience, receive training in locating methods and safe worksite practices, and develop expertise in urban utility infrastructure and subsurface installations. A career progression pathway within the organization's Locating Track is available. Compensation is anticipated to be USD $19.00–$23.00 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Valid driver's license in good standing.
Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good organizational skills and ability to handle varied tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge and understanding of safe worksite practices.
Experience with construction and installation of below-grade infrastructure.
Experience working with existing utility standard designs.
Experience with complex urban underground utility infrastructure.
Experience serving as a firm/client liaison.
Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
Experience using and performing basic maintenance on industry-standard locating equipment.
Experience using basic communication and technology devices.
Physical ability to move about construction 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 measurement, locating, and testing instruments.

Nice To Haves

Previous underground utility locating experience.

Responsibilities

Locate and mark underground facilities using industry tools, standards, methods, locating devices, and utility maps.
Compare real-world conditions with record documentation to identify errors and omissions and verify accuracy.
Verify the location of all client facilities within specified dig extents.
Examine and investigate damages within the role's purview and prepare required documentation.
Watch and protect client facilities in assigned areas as directed by the client.
Understand contractors' means and methods for subsurface installations to support project coordination.
Serve as a firm/client liaison to facilitate communication and project coordination.
Review design drawings created by others for accuracy and completeness.
Use and perform basic maintenance on industry-standard locating equipment.
Move safely and efficiently around construction sites, public streets, and parkways.
Communicate with citizens, company representatives, contractors, and customers.
Maintain organized documentation and reporting systems for locating activities.