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Utilities Locator

📍 San Diego, CA 🕒
Work Model
📍 San Diego, CA
Employment
💼 Full-Time Direct
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📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

Atlas is seeking a Utility Locator for our San Diego, California office. Come join us!

The Utility Locator will be responsible for conducting SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering) fieldwork. They will ensure the accuracy of fieldwork based on Atlas SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), be able to operate (collect data if necessary) and perform basic maintenance of the various designating types of equipment and field vehicles, make proper field notes and sketches, adhere to all applicable safety procedures and other duties as necessary to complete complex SUE projects.

Job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:Read and interpret plans: utility records, as-builts and survey drawings.Exercise professional communication both verbally and written to coordinate with clients and government entities.Locate underground utilities including water, gas, telephone, CATV and powerOperate Atlas standard utility locating equipment: GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar), Schonstedt, Metrotech, Pipehorn, RD, Vivax Pro, etc. to delineate existing utilities.Detail-oriented and document all procedures and results.Meet specified schedules and budgets.

Minimum Requirements:High School Diploma or GEDA minimum of 3 years of utility locating experienceAbility to work independently on assigned tasksValid California driver’s license with a clean driving recordSome OT, weekend work & travel may be requiredKnowledge of Word & ExcelGood communication skills and able to work well with team (team player)Commitment to detail and quality of workPhysically able to work outdoors under all conditionsAbility to handle multiple tasks within the same day

Technical Requirements:Knowledge of various software including but not limited to Microsoft Office and AutoCad programs is a plusAbility to read and interpret plans, utility records, as-builts, and survey drawings is a plusAbility to learn and use new equipment and collect useful data

Other Miscellaneous Qualities:Must have a valid drivers licenseMust be able to pass a background check for clearance to work on US Department of Defense military bases and drug screeningWillingness to participate in a Random Drug Testing Program in compliance with Los Angeles refineries rules & regulationsMust be able to carry at least 50 lbs

Compensation:$20 - $30 Hourly depending on experienceThe expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits:Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

Atlas EEOC StatementAtlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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