Utility Locator
$27.40 - $42.00 per hour
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SENIORITY
Junior
SALARY
$27.40 - $42.00 per hour
About the role
- Perform and coordinate utility locating services for underground utility systems operated by ENGIE across the University of Iowa campus
- Respond to Iowa One Call locate requests and collaborate with Iowa One Call and university stakeholders to maintain accurate utility mapping records
- Coordinate with ENGIE teams, university personnel, and contractors to support excavation, construction, and maintenance activities while helping protect utility infrastructure and maintain service reliability
- Utilize GPS technology to collect field data and partner with CAD and GIS teams to update utility maps, asset records, and infrastructure documentation
- Support asset management and maintenance planning efforts by maintaining accurate utility records and assisting with installed asset updates
- Create, update, and close work orders within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), ensuring accurate documentation of completed work
- What You'll BringHigh School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree, technical training, trade/vocational education, military training, or coursework in GIS, surveying, utilities, engineering technology, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience performing utility locates, surveying, construction support, underground utility work, infrastructure maintenance, military engineering operations, or related field activities
- Knowledge of underground utility locating equipment, GPS/GIS mapping technology, damage prevention practices, and industry standards
- Experience using GIS, GPS, CAD, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred
- Ability to read, interpret, and work with GIS maps, CAD drawings, construction documents, and utility records
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, mobile technologies, and computer-based systems used to document locate activities and field work
- Knowledge of safety practices and regulations associated with utility, construction, industrial, or military environments
- Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with operations teams, contractors, and campus stakeholders
- Valid driver's license required and ability to participate in an on-call rotation, including after-hours emergency locate requests
- You must possess a valid U.S. driver's license/clean driving record to drive company vehicles while on campus
- You must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
- This role requires daily attendance at worksite
- Must be physically capable to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment and portable radio communication
- Capable of frequently standing; walking; balancing; sitting; climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks and the like as required); kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting (min. 50 lbs)
- Capable of performing repetitive motions as required
- Required to have eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret such as but not limited to instruments, gauges, and manuals
- Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses
- This position requires work in both indoor and outdoor environments, with approximately 80% of time spent in the field and 20% indoors
- Compensation Hourly Range: $27.40 - $42.00 USD hourly
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