Underground Utility Locator

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