Utility Locator

Company DescriptionE-vergent is a growing fiber and wireless Internet provider serving communities across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. We own and operate multiple regional networks and brands, including E-vergent and we're expanding: building new fiber infrastructure and bringing best-in-class, high-speed Internet to our residential and business customers.We are a local team with decades of experience in the industry. We started with a simple idea: that smaller communities deserve the same quality Internet as big cities. We're hands-on, we take pride in doing the work right, and we're looking for people who want to build something real and local and grow with us for the long term.About the RoleWe are looking to add a Utility Locator to our growing field operations team. This role is responsible for accurately identifying and marking E-vergent's buried fiber and infrastructure to prevent damage during third-party excavation work, and to protect both the network and the public.You'll work closely with the Director of Field Operations, our construction crews, and dispatch to respond to locate tickets, coordinate with excavators and municipalities, and ensure E-vergent stays fully compliant with state one-call laws.What You'll DoRespond to locate tickets submitted through Diggers Hotline / 811 within required timeframesAccurately locate and mark E-vergent's buried fiber, conduit, and related infrastructure using electromagnetic locating equipment and site documentationDocument locate work thoroughly, including photos, sketches, GPS data, and ticket notesCommunicate professionally with excavators, contractors, homeowners, and municipal staff on siteIdentify and escalate conflicts, unmarked facilities, or potential damage risksMaintain locating equipment, vehicles, and PPE in safe and working conditionCoordinate with construction and engineering teams on complex or high-risk locatesSupport the buildout of E-vergent's in-house locate program, including helping train additional staff as the team growsComply with all applicable state one-call laws, OSHA safety standards, and Company policiesWho You AreDetail-oriented and accurate: you understand that a missed mark can cause real damageComfortable working independently in the field, often across multiple jobsites in a dayReliable, accountable, and organized: you manage your tickets, documentation, and time wellProfessional with customers, contractors, and the publicPhysically comfortable working outdoors in varied weather, on foot, and in various terrainWhat You'll BringRequired:Valid driver's license and clean driving recordHigh school diploma or equivalentAbility to read and interpret maps, prints, and as-built drawingsAbility to lift up to 50 lbs, work outdoors year-round, and walk extended distances on jobsitesAuthorization to work in the United StatesPreferred:Prior experience performing utility locates (telecom, electric, gas, or water)Familiarity with electromagnetic locating equipment (Vivax, Radiodetection, 3M, or similar)Familiarity with Wisconsin Diggers Hotline / 811 processesExperience with GIS tools, GPS equipment, or construction management software (Vetro, Vitruvi, etc.)NULCA certification or equivalent trainingExperience in telecom, fiber, or underground utility constructionBenefitsHourly Pay Starting at $23.00/hour depending on experienceMedical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life and disability coverage401(k) with employer matchPaid time off and paid holidaysCompany vehicle, equipment, and PPE provided