Full-Time

Utility Locator

Posted on 5/11/2026

USIC

USIC

1,001-5,000 employees

Underground utility location, damage prevention services

Compensation Overview

$19/hr

+ Bonuses + On-call pay

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Olathe, KS, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Requirements
  • Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Previous outdoor experience is a plus.
  • Proficiency with technology
  • Available to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.
  • Able to pass a drug screen (this is a safety-sensitive position).
  • Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
  • Able to work in a confined space; walk, bend, and lift up to 75 lbs.
  • Able to distinguish between colors used to identify wiring and mark underground utilities.
  • Able to read, understand, and reference locate tickets, as well as maps and prints.
  • Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.
Responsibilities
  • Correctly, safely, and efficiently locate underground utilities, including telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer systems.
  • Thoroughly search for underground utilities in a designated area, accurately marking the location, completing the necessary documentation, and photographing each locate.
Desired Qualifications
  • No prior locating experience is needed, but experienced locators are encouraged to apply.

USIC provides underground utility damage prevention and related services across the United States. It helps clients by locating underground utilities and preventing damage during excavation, using a workforce of over 9,000 field technicians who perform gas leak detection, inspections, and electrical compliance testing. Technology and field work support Scable offerings, notably the DigCheck app, which gives excavators and utility companies real-time access to ticket information to improve safety and efficiency. The company differentiates itself with a large, trained technician network, a 99.97% quality rate, and an integrated approach that combines field services with technology and training programs. Its goal is to prevent damage to underground infrastructure, reduce costs for clients, and enhance safety through reliable utility location, inspections, and compliance services delivered via service contracts and ongoing vocational training.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$5.5B

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded

2003

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Yuvbir Singh appointed CEO February 28, 2024, from Veolia Water Technologies.
  • Acquired Heath Consultants' Locate Services Division to expand capabilities.
  • KKR's $1.4bn financing supports growth under Partners Group and Kohlberg ownership.

What critics are saying

  • $1.4bn KKR loan triggers high interest payments, squeezing cash flow in 12 months.
  • 20-30% technician turnover delays 84 million locates, eroding quality rate.
  • Samsara dash cams face BIPA lawsuits for illegal facial scans in Illinois.

What makes USIC unique

  • USIC deploys 12,000 technicians for 84 million annual utility locates with 99.97% quality rate.
  • DigCheck app provides excavators real-time access to ticket information nationwide.
  • Samsara integration adds AI dash cams, panic buttons for field technician safety.

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Company News

EIN Presswire
Jun 12th, 2025
Heath Consultants Sells Locate Services Division

Heath Consultants announced a definitive agreement to sell its Locate Services Division to USIC, a leading provider of underground utility locating services in the U.S. This strategic move allows Heath to focus on methane emissions management and enhance client value.

Business Wire
Dec 10th, 2024
USIC Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Pavan joins USIC after serving as CFO of Vialto Partners, a tax and mobility services company operating in over 50 countries, prior to which he held operational leadership roles in private and public companies across a range of industries, including telecommunication and professional services.

Private Equity Wire
Sep 19th, 2024
KKR leads $1.4bn USIC private credit loan - Private Equity Wire

Global private investment firm KKR & Co’s capital markets division has spearheaded a $1.4bn private credit financing deal for USIC Holdings, a public utility provider owned by private equity firms Partners Group Holding AG and Kohlberg & Co, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Business Wire
May 7th, 2024
Usic Announces Partnership With The U.S. Army Reserve’S P3O (Private Public Partnership) Program

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USIC, LLC (“USIC”), the leader in underground utility damage prevention, signed a proclamation of partnership with the U.S. Army Reserve’s P3O (Private Public Partnership) Program May 7, 2024, in a ceremony at the company’s corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. The proclamation affirms USIC’s commitment to assisting soldiers and their families in overcoming barriers to obtaining meaningful employment opportunities to support mission readiness goals, enhance their financial stability, and create connections with the community. The Army’s Public Private Partnership Office delivers support to link eligible Army Reserve team members to immediate and long-term employment opportunities. P3O ensures Army Reserve soldiers are successful in their civilian careers, which directly benefits the Army and the nation. More than 87% of Army Reserve team members integrate military service with civilian careers, providing the Army with professional skills, education, and expertise acquired in the private sector

Business Wire
May 7th, 2024
Usic Announces Partnership With The U.S. Army Reserve'S P3O (Private Public Partnership) Program

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USIC, LLC (“USIC”), the leader in underground utility damage prevention, signed a proclamation of partnership with the U.S. Army Reserve’s P3O (Private Public Partnership) Program May 7, 2024, in a ceremony at the company’s corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. The proclamation affirms USIC’s commitment to assisting soldiers and their families in overcoming barriers to obtaining meaningful employment opportunities to support mission readiness goals, enhance their financial stability, and create connections with the community. The Army’s Public Private Partnership Office delivers support to link eligible Army Reserve team members to immediate and long-term employment opportunities. P3O ensures Army Reserve soldiers are successful in their civilian careers, which directly benefits the Army and the nation. More than 87% of Army Reserve team members integrate military service with civilian careers, providing the Army with professional skills, education, and expertise acquired in the private sector