Aspire Communications

Fiber and power infrastructure

Underground Utility Locator

Telecom & Utility Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLake Mary, FL, USA$18 - $24 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
Ability to read basic maps and blueprints and use handheld GPS or tablet devices is required.
Ability to walk long distances, bend, kneel, and work outdoors in all weather is required.
NULCA or state-specific locator certification is a plus, or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

Respond to and complete utility locate tickets, such as 811/One-Call requests, within required timeframes.
Use electromagnetic locating equipment and/or ground-penetrating radar to detect and trace underground utility lines.
Accurately mark utility locations using industry-standard paint colors and flags in accordance with the APWA color code.
Interpret utility maps, as-built drawings, and GIS data to verify findings.
Document completed locates with photos, GPS coordinates, and detailed notes.
Communicate on-site with excavators, contractors, and property owners.
Identify and report discrepancies between utility records and field conditions.
Maintain and calibrate locating equipment.
Follow all safety protocols, including traffic control and PPE requirements.
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, often independently.

Desired Qualifications

Prior utility locating, construction, surveying, or damage prevention experience is preferred, though training may be provided.
Familiarity with electromagnetic locating equipment, including Ridgid, Vivax-Metrotech, and Radiodetection, is preferred.
Experience with ground-penetrating radar equipment is preferred.
A basic understanding of utility infrastructure, including gas, electric, telecommunications, water, and sewer, is preferred.

Description

Who We Are?

Aspire Communications is a startup, turn-key technology integration company based in Orlando, Florida. Formed in September of 2019, Aspire has quickly grown into a 150+ person operation in less than five years and continues to rapidly expand.

About the Role
We're looking for a detail-oriented Underground Utility Locator to identify and mark the location of buried utility lines — including gas, electric, water, sewer, and telecommunications — ahead of excavation, construction, and maintenance projects. This role plays a critical part in public safety and damage prevention, ensuring crews and the public are protected from utility strikes.

Key Responsibilities

Respond to and complete utility locate tickets (e.g., 811/One-Call requests) within required timeframes
Use electromagnetic (EM) locating equipment and/or ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to detect and trace underground utility lines
Accurately mark utility locations using industry-standard paint colors and flags (per APWA color code)
Interpret utility maps, as-built drawings, and GIS data to verify findings
Document completed locates with photos, GPS coordinates, and detailed notes
Communicate with excavators, contractors, and property owners on-site
Identify and report discrepancies between utility records and field conditions
Maintain and calibrate locating equipment
Follow all safety protocols, including traffic control and PPE requirements
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, often independently

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Prior utility locating, construction, surveying, or damage prevention experience preferred (not always required — many companies train)
Ability to read basic maps/blueprints and use handheld GPS/tablet devices
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Physical ability to walk long distances, bend, kneel, and work outdoors in all weather
NULCA or state-specific locator certification a plus (or willingness to obtain)

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with EM locating equipment (Ridgid, Vivax-Metrotech, Radiodetection, etc.)
Experience with GPR equipment
Basic understanding of utility infrastructure (gas, electric, telecom, water/sewer)

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Voluntary Buy Up of Life Insurance
Paid time off
Parental Leave
Team Building events
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a fast-growing telecommunications company.
A dynamic and innovative work environment that fosters collaboration and growth.

Salary: $18.00-$24.00/hr

About the Company

Aspire Communications

Fiber and power infrastructure

Aspire Communications is a telecommunications and utility infrastructure contractor. It builds and maintains fiber-optic, broadband, wireless, and power infrastructure for network and utility projects. Its customers include communications providers, utilities, developers, and public entities responsible for expanding or maintaining connected infrastructure. The contractor combines engineering and project planning with underground and aerial construction, splicing, testing, restoration, safety, fleet, and field supervision. Work spans construction crews, fiber splicing, engineering, project management, safety, equipment, warehousing, and field operations.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Australia
Founded: 2004

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