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TEKsystems
Utility Locator
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What they do
A Utility Line Technician services and repairs underground electrical lines for construction projects or for homeowners, using maps and electronic equipment.
$73,034 / year median in Iowa
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Utility Locator TEKsystems $20.00 - $25.00 / hr life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Iowa, Ames Aug 12, 2026
FIELD
UTILITY LOCATOR
Onsite-AMES, IA & DESMOINES, IA
- Underground
- Utilities
- Locator
- GIS
- GPS
- Safety
- Trenching
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a reliable and detail-orientatedFIELD UTILITY LOCATOR
to join our Technical Consulting team. TheFIELD UTILITY LOCATOR
will be responsible for reading blueprints, and marking underground utility lines prior to excavation. TheFIELD UTILITY LOCATOR
is necessary to prepare grounds and provide safety for workers, the public and critical infrastructure. TheFIELD UTILITY LOCATOR
travels between Iowa locations and marks all specified utilities, regardless of weather conditions. DUTIES- Use electromagnetic locating equipment and other technology to identify underground gas, electric, water, sewer and fiber optic systems.
- Mark utility locations in accordance with industry standards and state regulations.
- Respond to excavation requests and complete locate tickets within required timeframe.
- Interpret utility maps, drawings, GIS data and constructions plans.
- Maintain accurate records of locates, field notes and completed work orders.
- Communicate effectively with contractors, homeowners, municipalities, and utility companies.
- Conduct field investigations to verify utlilty locations and resolve conflcits.
- Ensue compliance with OSHA regulations, safety standards and One-Call requirements.
- Inspect and maintain company vehicles, tools and locating equipment.
- Report damages to utilities, hazardous conditions and safety concerns immediately.
- Maintain legal drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to work independently and manage daily workload.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Overtime
- On-Call
- Travel Throughout Ames/Des Moines
- No Overnights
- Frequent walking, bending and kneeling
- Near roadways, construction sites and utility corridors.
- Will work in all weather conditions rain, hail, sleet, snow, hot, humid and dry.
SHIFT & SCHEDULE
- Monday-Friday
- 1st Shift
- Company Car (must pickup and return vehicle to Ames, IA daily)
START DATE & INTERVIEWS
- Interviews August 18, 19, 20
- In-person, onsite interview in Ames, IA
- Start Date August 31, 2026
- Job Type & Location
- This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- Workplace Type
- This is a fully onsite position in Ames,IA.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
- We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.