Job Title: Utility Locator
Reports To: Construction Manager
Travel Potential: 10โ25%
Company Profile:
Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live. With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications. Build a Career. Build What Matters.
Job Summary:
As the Utility Locator, you will ultimately be responsible for locating and marking underground utilities to support safe excavation and construction activities. You will use digital mapping tools and specialized locating equipment to identify underground infrastructure and help prevent damages. As the Utility Locator, your customers are internal crews, contractors, and utility clients, and you will make meaningful contributions to the companyโs success through safety, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
โข Utilize mapping tools, location data, and locating equipment to identify underground utilities, including electric, gas, telephone, and communication lines
โข Mark utility locations using paint, flags, and approved utility marking methods
โข Maintain company vehicles and locating equipment to ensure operational readiness
โข Perform locating duties in standard and high-risk environments while maintaining safety compliance
โข Travel overnight to job sites as required and perform work in all weather conditions
โข Complete physical fieldwork and support day-to-day operations safely and efficiently
โข Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs
Required Qualifications:
Education, Licensing, and Certifications
โข High school diploma or equivalent preferred
โข Valid unrestricted driverโs license required
โข OSHA 10 certification required
โข CDL preferred
Experience
โข Minimum 2 years of recent underground utility locating experience
โข Experience in utility, telecom, excavation, or construction environments preferred
Skills and Abilities
โข Basic computer skills
โข Ability to safely and effectively operate locating equipment
โข Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
โข Ability to work effectively as part of a team
โข Ability to lift and move 50โ150 lbs. as needed
โข Ability to stand and walk long distances over uneven terrain
โข Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Preferred Qualifications:
โข Experience locating electric, gas, telecom, and communication utilities
โข CDL certification
โข Experience in high-risk utility or construction environments
Physical Requirements:
โข Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly
โข Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, climb, and twist for extended periods
โข Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
โข Ability to work around heavy equipment and active construction zones
โข Ability to maintain visual and audible awareness of surroundings for safe coordination
โข Must be able to wear required PPE including hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, and other applicable safety gear
Congruex Culture & Benefits:
Congruexโs culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.
We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:
โข Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
โข 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
โข Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
โข 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
โข Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
โข Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
โข Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)
โข Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
โข Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
โข Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more
Additional Employment Information:
We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an โat-willโ employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks, drug testing, and motor vehicle record reviews.