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Water Sewer Utility Locator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Utility Locator

Eau Claire, WI · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Description: Utility Locator is proficient in locating, identifying, and marking the paths of ... Identify and map location/depth of utilities such as water, sewer, gas, cable, oil, electric ...

Utility Technician / Utility Locator

Naples, FL

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

Utility Technician / Utility Locator $22.18 Monday to Friday 6AM to 3PM Must have Valid State of ... The role involves using specialized locating equipment to find electric, water, sewer, and ...

Utility Locator

Fredericksburg, VA · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Utility Locator CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA Build your skills. Serve your community! Hiring ... This role involves independently locating and marking water, sewer, electric, and gas lines, even ...

Utility Locator

San Marcos, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Utility Locator Location: Various Locations Salary: Competitive based on experience Essel is ... optic, water, and sewer. * Interpret and analyze utility maps and plans to accurately assess ...

Utility Locator

Fredericksburg, VA · On-site

$42K - $47K/yr

​​​ Utility Locator CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA Build your skills. Serve your community ... This role involves independently locating and marking water, sewer, electric, and gas lines, even ...

Utility Locator

San Marcos, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Utility Locator Location: Various Locations Salary: Competitive based on experience Essel is ... optic, water, and sewer. * Interpret and analyze utility maps and plans to accurately assess ...

UTILITY SERVICES LOCATOR

Mount Dora, FL · On-site

$19.94 - $24.75/hr

Performs skilled work in the location of existing water, sewer and reclaimed mains within the City ... locator device to locate all City utilities except buried electric lines. * Employee utilizes ...

Utility Locator

San Marcos, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Utility Locator Location: Various Locations Salary: Competitive based on experience Essel is ... optic, water, and sewer. * Interpret and analyze utility maps and plans to accurately assess ...

Utility Locator

Waycross, GA · On-site

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

We're seeking a Utility Locator to help protect underground water, sewer, and gas utilities by accurately locating and marking infrastructure before excavation and construction activities occur. This ...

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Utility Locator

Bedford, VA · On-site

$37K - $58K/yr

... mapping water and sewer facilities and lines, and any work as apparent or assigned. The Locator ... Code Miss Utility tickets to report findings accurately. * Perform research of utility line ...

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Utility Locator

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$37K - $58K/yr

... mapping water and sewer facilities and lines, and any work as apparent or assigned. The Locator ... Code Miss Utility tickets to report findings accurately. * Perform research of utility line ...

Utility Locator

Dallas, TX · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Locate underground utilities including fiber, copper, coax, electric, gas, water, and sewer lines ... Prior experience as a Utility Locator, Damage Prevention Technician, or similar role * Proficiency ...

Underground Utility Locator

Raleigh, NC

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

The Underground Utility Locator assists the survey crew by locating and marking underground ... Designates all utility line types of conductive or non-conductive materials including water, sewer ...

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How much do water sewer utility locator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for water sewer utility locator in the United States is $18.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Water Sewer Utility Locator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,319 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Utility Locator

Eau Claire, WI • On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Description:

Utility Locator is proficient in locating, identifying, and marking the paths of cables, pipes, and other underground conduits that carry utilities before the start of construction to protect from damage during excavation projects. Must possess knowledge of underground utility locating equipment.

Communicates with the Foreman and crews of located utilities at job sites via the Uniform Color Code and brightly colored pennants. As the Utility Locator often works alone, the employee is expected to exercise considerable self-initiation to complete the work and be comfortable with and available for travel.

Responsibilities:

  •  Identify and map location/depth of utilities such as water, sewer, gas, cable, oil, electric, telephone, fiber optic, etc.
  •  Assist in the placing of OSP facilities: including aerial, bury, and underground facilities
  •  Document detailed site information and work performed
  •  Complete stand-by, meet, emergency, and on-call locates quickly and professionally
  •  Translate and troubleshoot design prints, locate tickets, and permits
Requirements:
  •  Proven experience as a utility construction Utility Locator
  •  Valid DOT Medical Card to operate a commercial vehicle (10,000 lbs. or under) 
  •  In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, OSHA, and FMCSA/DOT guidelines
  •  Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  •  Ability to communicate and report effectively, problem solving abilities
  •  Good physical condition and stamina
  •  Personal computer (PC) experience and experience using electronic locating devices is desirable