
Utility Locate Technician
Colorado Springs, COFull-time$22–25/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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United Locating Services, a Sparus Utility Services company, seeks an experienced Utility Locator for a full-time field-based route position in Colorado Springs. The technician locates and marks underground utilities to prevent damage during excavation and construction. Candidates need at least one year of utility locating or damage prevention experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. The role involves travel between job sites and outdoor work in varying conditions.
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Position Title: Utility Locate Technician Job ID: 2026-R320 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posting Type: Full time Utility Locator (Experienced) -- Full Time United Locating Services (A Sparus Utility Services Company) ## Job Summary Join our team of experienced locators! United Locating Services is seeking a motivated and skilled Utility Locator to accurately locate and mark underground utilities to prevent damage during excavation and construction activities. This is a field-based, road/route position that plays a critical role in protecting utility infrastructure and ensuring public safety. We are looking for individuals with at least 1 year of experience in utility locating and/or damage prevention. ## What You'll Do (Essential Duties) - Underground Utility Detection: Use company-provided locating equipment to locate and mark underground utilities (gas, electric, communications, etc.). - Mapping & Documentation: Accurately document located utilities and job details using required systems and tools. - Communication & Coordination: Partner with construction crews, project managers, and other stakeholders to confirm scope, markings, and potential hazards. - Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety guidelines, company policies, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe work environment. - Problem Solving: Identify and respond to field challenges quickly, prioritizing safe and accurate outcomes. - Mobile/Route Work: Travel between assigned job sites throughout the day and work outdoors in varying conditions. ## Schedule & Status - Full-Time - Schedule varies based on operational needs, typically 8--10 hours per day ## Requirements (Minimum Qualifications) - High School Diploma or GED - Valid, unexpired Driver's License - 1+ year of utility locating and/or damage prevention experience - Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and adapt to different job sites - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Physically able to walk, stand, bend, and lift as needed in outdoor field environments Additional Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have): - Familiarity with utility locating equipment and related technology - Experience documenting work in mobile apps/systems used for locating ## Pay Range $22.00/hour -- $25.00/hour, based on locating experience. ## Benefits - Comprehensive training program and onboarding support - Career advancement and professional development opportunities - Health, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) - Life insurance - Paid time off (PTO) - Opportunities for advancement Equal Opportunity Employer Sparus Holdings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. EEO Statement Sparus Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. Reasonable Accommodation Requests Sparus Holdings is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected]{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. "Know Your Rights" Poster The law requires Sparus Holdings to post a notice describi g the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision Sparus Holdings will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} for more information. PI285291059
How this job compares
Set against the 1,752 open Field Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$22–25/hr
- Colorado median$24–32/hr62 hourly ranges
- US median$23–33/hr734 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $23.50/hr, is 16% below the Colorado median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Field Technician hourly ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 78 open Field Technician jobs in Colorado and 1,752 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Field Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 937 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 881 of the 1,752 open Field Technician jobs (50%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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