UtiliQuest, LLC

Utility Locator- Experienced

Shreveport, LA

full time

$45,760-$58,240

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

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Our TEAM is growing and expanding in Louisiana…. We are hiring Experienced Utility Locating Technicians!

Are you an Experienced Utility Line Locator looking to make a change to an industry leader? Do you have at least twelve (12) months of verifiable direct locating experience? If so, it may be time to join our Team! We’re looking for Experienced Utility Locators to join our team and help connect America.

At UtiliQuest, as a Utility Locator, you'll learn safety rules and techniques to find underground utility lines. You'll work with experienced locators, use special tools, and record findings to ensure construction projects are safe and efficient.

UtiliQuest supports utility operators throughout America to prevent damages to their infrastructure. Reliably completing millions of locate requests each year assisting project owners and managers in achieving safer excavations and reducing damages to the underground infrastructure. We utilize modern technologies and skilled professionals to deliver timely, reliable, and accurate locate services to protect utility operators’ infrastructure throughout America. We are committed to conducting business with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and with abiding respect for corporate citizenship and sustainability.

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Connecting you to great benefits

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Paid Training Program

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Weekly Paychecks

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Company “take home” Vehicle and fuel card

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Work boot voucher (Red Wing)

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Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays

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Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)

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401(k) w/ Company Match

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Stock Purchase Plan

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Education Reimbursement

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Legal Insurance

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Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

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What you’ll do… (essential functions)

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Use a lap-top computer or other devices to receive, document and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours.

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Read and interpret utility maps / prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.

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Use assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel, regarding underground facilities.

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Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark under-ground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.

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Perform light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary.

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Provide accurate documentation and or sketches related to all locates completed.

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Receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements.

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Operate company vehicles in a safe manner and maintain a professional appearance

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Be able to perform manhole entry using assigned equipment and safety devices

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Perform work in all weather conditions, during normal and after hours.

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Regular use of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools

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Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist; standing and or walking for extended periods of time

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Ability to carry 3-5 lb electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 50 pounds or lifting in excess of 50 lbs with tool aids.

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Hearing and speaking to exchange information

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The employee shall follow all safety rules at all times.

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Will need to have the ability to work a flexible schedule (some evenings and weekends) as ticket/production load requires.

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Employee will respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotation

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Who we are looking for... (required skills for success)

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You are at least 18 years old

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You have twelve (12) months or greater of verifiable direct locating experience

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You are authorized to work in the United States for this company

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High School Diploma, GED equivalent, relevant work experience, or a combination of education and work experience preferred

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Valid State driver's license (cannot be considered Provisional), including an MVR record that is deemed acceptable by the company.

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Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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Upon employment, will be subject to random drug testing in compliance with federal, state and company guidelines.

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Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment. (shovels, screw drivers, wrenches, and ped keys etc.)

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Ability to carry 3-5 lb electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 50 pounds or lifting in excess of 50 lbs with tool aids.

Physical abilities & exposures

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Routinely: work alone in remote locations with arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle, squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, lift up to 55 pounds, use keyboard and mouse and carry 3-5 lb electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time, perform work in all weather conditions

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Occasionally: work in confined spaces and climb stairs, walk on uneven ground and terrain

Transferable or related skills for this role: Facility Maintenance, Technician, route driver, meter reading, landscaping, working outdoors, pest control, surveying, military, ready to work, underground utility locating, construction and laborer

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Salary Range $22 - $28 / hr (based on experience)

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Why work with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

UtiliQuest, LLC (“UtiliQuest”) is a quality provider of damage prevention and infrastructure-related services specializing in underground facility locating serving the gas, electric, and telecommunications industries. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we have provided locating services since 1985 and proudly serve clients in eighteen states including the District of Columbia. Our experience, innovation, and commitment to providing value-added services have resulted in safer excavations, reduced damages, and improved data accuracy. Our commitment to innovating new technologies specifically designed for the damage prevention industry has given our clients a clear and documented advantage to the common goal of reducing damages. This commitment combined with the people behind it is the foundation of our culture.

To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit our website UtiliQuest Careers

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Building stronger solutions together

Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our culture and success. Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.