Utility Locator

Discover a more connected career with UtiliQuest

At UtiliQuest, as a Utility Locator, youll learn safety rules and techniques to find underground utility lines. Youll work with experienced locators, use special tools, and record findings to ensure construction projects are safe and efficient.

UtiliQuest supports utility operators throughout America to prevent damages to their infrastructure. Reliably completing millions of locate requests each year assisting project owners and managers in achieving safer excavations and reducing damages to the underground infrastructure. We utilize modern technologies and skilled professionals to deliver timely, reliable, and accurate locate services to protect utility operators’ infrastructure throughout America. We are committed to conducting business with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and with abiding respect for corporate citizenship and sustainability.

Connecting you to great benefits

Paid Training Program

Weekly Paychecks

Company “take home” Vehicle and fuel card

Work boot voucher (Red Wing)

Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays

Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)

401(k) w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do as a Trainee Locator

Learn utility locating techniques, safety protocols and how to operate equipment

Develop an understanding of local utility infrastructure and regulations

Partner with experienced Locators to mark underground utility lines

Operate utility locating equipment

Document findings using digital mapping tools

Perform work in all weather conditions

Operate company vehicle in a safe manner

Work overtime, travel, and perform on-call/afterhours responsibilities as needed

What you’ll need

To be 18 years of age or older

Authorization to work in the United States for this company

High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience

Valid State drivers license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable MVR record

Physical abilities & exposures

Routinely : work alone in remote locations with arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle, squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, lift up to 55 pounds, use keyboard and mouse and carry 3-5 lb electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time, perform work in all weather conditions

Occasionally: work in confined spaces and climb stairs, walk on uneven ground and terrain

Transferable or related skills for this role: Facility Maintenance, Technician, route driver, meter reading, landscaping, working outdoors, pest control, surveying, military, ready to work, underground utility locating, construction and laborer

Salary Range $20 – $25 / hr (based on experience)

As required by Maryland regulation, the pay scale for this position is $20 – $25 / hr (Salary is commensurate with experience)

Why work with us

Your career here is more than just a job — its your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

UtiliQuest, LLC (“UtiliQuest”) is a quality provider of damage prevention and infrastructure-related services specializing in underground facility locating serving the gas, electric, and telecommunications industries. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we have provided locating services since 1985 and proudly serve clients in eighteen states including the District of Columbia. Our experience, innovation, and commitment to providing value-added services have resulted in safer excavations, reduced damages, and improved data accuracy. Our commitment to innovating new technologies specifically designed for the damage prevention industry has given our clients a clear and documented advantage to the common goal of reducing damages. This commitment combined with the people behind it is the foundation of our culture.

To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit our website UtiliQuest Careers

Building stronger solutions together

Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our culture and success. Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

As required by Maryland regulation, the pay scale for this position is $20 – $25 /hr (Salary is commensurate with experience)