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Field Operator - Traditional Locator

Oakland, United StatesFull-time$68,640–$72,8002026-09-22 → 2026-10-07

Core

Operate underground discovery tools including patented carts and drones to identify assets and infrastructure using multi-sensor fusion (electromagnetic, magnetic, metal, GPR, seismic) and traditional utility locating methods.

Role type

Field Operator (Traditional Locator)

Builds

Accurate underground maps for utilities, transportation, and government sectors

Domain

Construction, Transportation, Utilities

Required skills

Traditional utility locating, SUE, underground utility locating field operations, multi-sensor operation, electromagnetic locating, GPR, seismic surveying, equipment troubleshooting, site documentation, domestic travel, night shifts, physical endurance, vehicle operation

Preferred skills

Earth sciences, engineering, construction, utility mapping, OSHA 10 Certificate, FAA part 107 drone pilot

Technologies

Patented carts, drones, electromagnetic sensors, magnetic sensors, metal detectors, GPR, seismic equipment

Responsibilities

Operate underground discovery tools using patented carts and drones, Identify underground assets using advanced technology in a variety of sensors, Identify underground infrastructure using traditional utility locating equipment and industry-standard locating methods, Identify and resolve operational issues on site in coordination with R&D and operation managers, Document interactions, site information and operation reports in organizational software