AI summary
Field-based Utility Locator role marking underground utilities ahead of digging to keep crews safe and prevent damage. You’ll work outdoors, drive daily to job sites around Buffalo, and use maps and locating equipment. Standout perks include a company vehicle, paid training, and automatic hourly pay increases.
Key skills
Underground utility locatingUse of maps and locating equipmentField marking with paint/flagsValid unrestricted driver's licenseLong-distance driving (50–200+ miles/day)Outdoor work in all weatherBasic computer skillsCommunication with field crewsAbility to walk 4–6 miles dailyLifting up to 50 lbs
Pays $22/hour and up based on experience, with automatic $0.50/hour increases after 60 days and again after 180 days.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy outdoor, safety-focused fieldwork, are comfortable driving long distances daily, and can reliably communicate clear utility marks to crews.
Why apply
- Company vehicle provided
- Paid training included
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
What You’ll Do You’ll locate underground utilities before digging projects begin. Using maps and equipment, you’ll mark where utilities are to keep crews safe and prevent damage. This is a field-based role—you’ll be working outdoors and driving daily. Pay & Benefits $22 hour and UP (based on experience) Automatic hourly increase of $.50 after 60 days of employment and then $.50 after 180 days of employment. Company vehicle Paid training Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Paid holidays & vacation Schedule Full-time, Monday–Friday Overtime and occasional weekends as needed What Your Day Looks Like Drive to job sites (50–200+ miles/day) Use maps and equipment to locate underground utilities Mark locations with paint/flags Communicate findings to crews Handle emergency calls (rotating schedule, if applicable) Requirements (Must-Have) Valid driver’s license with NO restrictions Comfortable driving long distances daily Able to work outdoors in all weather Able to walk 4–6 miles daily and lift up to 50 lbs Basic computer skills Willing to work overtime 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 . 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 describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights 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 for more information. Build Your Career with Sparus At Sparus, we empower people to grow and make a difference, regardless of their role. As a leading provider of field, technical and professional utility services in North America, we help gas, electric, water and other infrastructure partners maintain safe, reliable systems. Our teams bring deep expertise in inspection, metering, locating, damage prevention, construction management and program delivery, keeping essential systems reliable and communities connected. What drives us is simple: excellence and people. Our success comes from a culture built on safety, accountability and continuous learning. We invest in our people so they can grow their skills, advance their careers, and help build a stronger, more resilient future. If you’re motivated, ready for new challenges and want to join a team that’s making a real impact, explore our current opportunities and see where a career with Sparus can take you. Sparus delivers field, technical and professional services through its operating entities: Sparus Utility Services, Sparus Technical Services, The Spear Group, Southern Cross, TruCheck, Allegiant, OneVision, United Locating Services and NAFS.