06 Apr
Utility Locator
Texas, College station , 77840 College station USA

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Job#: 1320253

Job Description: Apex Systems is hiring a UTILITY LOCATOR in College Station, Texas. To apply, please send your resume to This is a long-term contract position & the State is willing to train the right candidate! Utility Locators are responsible for pinpointing the paths of cables, pipes and other conduits that carry utilities underground. The locators' efforts protect underground utilities from damage during projects involving excavation.Day to Day Responsibilities:
  • Thoroughly search for underground utilities in a designated area, accurately marking the location, completing the necessary documentation, and photographing each locate.
  • Identify and map location and depth of utilities such as water, sewer, gas, cable, oil and electric lines
  • Communicate with clients, engineers, and management
  • Use a variety of locating techniques, such as electrical, magnetic, GPS, blueprint analysis, and/or radar) to measure utilities.
Required Skills/ Abilities
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Passion for accuracy
  • Self-motivated and able to work alone
  • Strong communication skills with the general public
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Must be able to comply with all safety and personnel policy procedures
  • Must have a reliable vehicle that will be used for transportation to all work sites
  • Must provide locate equipment for this position cable of locating electric, water, & sewer
  • Ability to read GIS, diagrams, and As-builts accurately and efficiently
Physical Requirements
  • Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
  • Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.
  • Must be able to work in different temperatures and changing weather conditions.
  • Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
  • Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
  • Must have flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the business.
Education & Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Vocational school training or apprenticeship preferred
  • On-the-job training offered
  • Class C valid driver's license required
EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

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