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5+ years of experience with traditional utility locating /SUE/ underground utility locating field operations Strong attention to detail Passion for accuracy Must have flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the business, including domestic travel across the US (up to 100%) Physically demanding

must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day, and work at night shifts at times Able to handle equipment when loading and unloading weighing between 20 and 40 lbs.

Driver's License and the ability to ride in a vehicle up to four hours to travel to and from job sites The Ideal Candidate Ability to travel domestically to jobs in urban and remote environments across the United States Comfortable with 100% travel Background in earth sciences, engineering, construction or utility mapping is highly desired Technological savvy, ability to troubleshoot technological issues on-site Excellent English

mandatory (read/write/speak) Ability to work in a team-goal-oriented environment. Comfortable working with a global team (U.S, Europe and Israel) Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to proactively recommend ideas and execute planned activities Experience with industries such as
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OT Schedule:

Monday•

Friday Location:

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Job description:

As a Field Operator

Traditional Locator , you play a critical role in scaling Exodigo's growth.

Here are some key roles and responsibilities of this job: Operate our underground discovery tools using patented carts and drone (for more information visit www.exodigo.ai) Identify underground assets using advanced technology in a variety of sensors (Electromagnetic, magnetic, metal, GPR, seismic and more) Identify underground infrastructure using traditional utility locating equipment and industry-standard locating methods such as electromagnetic locating and related technologies Identify and resolve operational issues on site in coordination with R&D and operation managers Document interactions, site information and operation reports in organizational software.\nAn opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology that will revolutionize the construction, transportation and utility industries.

Learn more:

Our mission is to power the next era of underground exploration

saving time, money, lives, and the planet.

We are focused, intentional, confident, and hard working. We solve big problems, but we are approachable, open-minded, and love hard questions. You can learn more about us on our website or check out this short video. Apply on our careers page, via Linkedin or send your resume to taylor.pomerantz@exodigo.ai","type","jobPosting","source","LC","accountId","107585026","organizationName","Exodigo","applicationUrl","https://www.simplyhired.com/job/CjD7FmjhuUPP4C-XyxoSt2-n1C1Sq5MsyrIUsrAFti7zyGJ1QvtKcQ","Chicago, IL","isRemote","location",{"_223":224,"_225":226},"createdAt","2026-09-26T07:53:56.503281570Z","updatedAt","2026-09-25T13:31:49.281Z","publishedAt","2026-09-22T00:00:00Z","expiresAt","2026-10-26T00:00Z","status","active","isExpired","isDiscoverable",true,"isSearchable","isSpotlight","isDraft","careerSkills",[175,176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189],"requiredEducation","na","benefitCategories",[174],"amount",70720,"isEmailRequired","isPhoneRequired","formattedDescription","

Exodigo is the leading underground mapping solution for non-intrusive discovery. Our platforms combine multi-sensor fusion, 3D imaging, and AI technologies to create complete, accurate underground maps that enable confident decision-making for customers across the built world. We transform the project lifecycle for our customers, who include key community stakeholders in the utilities, transportation and government sectors. We are experiencing sky-rocketing growth and closed a historically large $96M Series B round in July of 2025.

Requirements:

must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day, and work at night shifts at times Able to handle equipment when loading and unloading weighing between 20 and 40 lbs.

mandatory (read/write/speak) Ability to work in a team-goal-oriented environment. Comfortable working with a global team (U.S, Europe and Israel) Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to proactively recommend ideas and execute planned activities Experience with industries such as
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a plus OSHA 10 Certificate
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Hourly Rate:

$33-35/hr +

OT Schedule:

Monday

•

Friday Location:

Job description:

As a Field Operator

Traditional Locator , you play a critical role in scaling Exodigo's growth.

An opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology that will revolutionize the construction, transportation and utility industries.

Learn more:

Our mission is to power the next era of underground exploration

saving time, money, lives, and the planet.

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