JOB DETAILS
Underground Utility Locator
CompanyASPIRE COMMUNICATIONS LLC
LocationLake Mary
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 28, 2026
About The Company
Aspire Communications is your one-stop shop for all your telecommunication service needs. Our turnkey capabilities provide you with a reliable and quality group of professionals that strive for excellence. Aspire has the ability to perform projects of all scales, with experience in the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. By providing Transparent Communication, High-Level Execution, and Quality Service, we make sure the job gets done right, the first time. We ensure this with a management team that is engaged, organized, and proactive throughout the entirety of the project.
About the Role
Description
Who We Are?
Aspire Communications is a startup, turn-key technology integration company based in Orlando, Florida. Formed in September of 2019, Aspire has quickly grown into a 150+ person operation in less than five years and continues to rapidly expand.
About the Role
We're looking for a detail-oriented Underground Utility Locator to identify and mark the location of buried utility lines — including gas, electric, water, sewer, and telecommunications — ahead of excavation, construction, and maintenance projects. This role plays a critical part in public safety and damage prevention, ensuring crews and the public are protected from utility strikes.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to and complete utility locate tickets (e.g., 811/One-Call requests) within required timeframes
- Use electromagnetic (EM) locating equipment and/or ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to detect and trace underground utility lines
- Accurately mark utility locations using industry-standard paint colors and flags (per APWA color code)
- Interpret utility maps, as-built drawings, and GIS data to verify findings
- Document completed locates with photos, GPS coordinates, and detailed notes
- Communicate with excavators, contractors, and property owners on-site
- Identify and report discrepancies between utility records and field conditions
- Maintain and calibrate locating equipment
- Follow all safety protocols, including traffic control and PPE requirements
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, often independently
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Prior utility locating, construction, surveying, or damage prevention experience preferred (not always required — many companies train)
- Ability to read basic maps/blueprints and use handheld GPS/tablet devices
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Physical ability to walk long distances, bend, kneel, and work outdoors in all weather
- NULCA or state-specific locator certification a plus (or willingness to obtain)
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with EM locating equipment (Ridgid, Vivax-Metrotech, Radiodetection, etc.)
- Experience with GPR equipment
- Basic understanding of utility infrastructure (gas, electric, telecom, water/sewer)
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Voluntary Buy Up of Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental Leave
- Team Building events
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a fast-growing telecommunications company.
- A dynamic and innovative work environment that fosters collaboration and growth.
Salary: $18.00-$24.00/hr
Key Skills
Utility locatingElectromagnetic locatingGround-penetrating radarMap interpretationBlueprint readingGPS data collectionDamage preventionTraffic controlSafety protocolsField documentationCommunicationTechnical reporting
Categories
ConstructionTradesEnergyTechnology
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionLong term disabilityShort term disabilityVoluntary buy up of life insurancePaid time offParental leave
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Underground Utility Locator is responsible for identifying and marking buried utility lines using specialized equipment to ensure public safety during excavation. They must interpret utility maps, document findings, and communicate effectively with contractors and property owners on-site.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$18 - $24
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
58
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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