Discover a more connected career with UtiliQuest At UtiliQuest, as a Utility Locator, you'll learn safety rules and techniques to find underground utility lines. You'll 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 driver's 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 — it's 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)