Finding the right fit:

Ayres is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team! As an employee-owned company, our people are our central asset, and we are dedicated to making sure our professionals have every opportunity to thrive. We bring together exciting opportunities, a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to training.

On any given day, you will:

• Work well in a team environment, outdoors in all kinds of weather, and will be committed to completing projects efficiently and professionally.
• Read and interpret utility plans, thoroughly searching for utilities which may include electric, cable, telecommunication, traffic control, gas, water, sewer lines and other underground utilities using locating equipment, operate a vacuum extraction truck, provide accurate sketches and collect data.
• Be willing to be trained for and willing to work in confined spaces on occasion.
• Be responsible for designating and preforming test holes in different areas for an array of different project types from inner city to rural. At times in traffic or high stress/ risk areas

Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience as a technical locator/utility locater technician and familiarity with subsurface utility engineering (SUE).
• Experience using locating equipment, including induction-based, metal detection, ground-penetrating radar and vacuum excavation equipment.
• Willing to travel, work hard and spend most of the day outdoors.
• Ambitious and able to work efficiently with proven success working independently.
• Able to bend, walk long distances across all types of terrain and lift up to 100 lbs multiple times a day.
• Valid driver s license and good driving record.
• Ability to be self-motivated when working alone and as a part of a team, and manage time properly.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with designating in congested areas when signal is not ideal: bleed off, ghost signal, no access, no ground, weak signal, etc.
• Use of proper designating techniques and methods: bonding/un-bonding, 360-degree sweep, proper grounding.
• Adherence to company safety requirements at all times and willingness to be a leader in safety.
• Understanding and familiarity with ASCE SUE quality levels.

Desired skills and experiences:

• A strong communicator with basic computer skills.
• Understands technical concepts and handles multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Personable, self-motivated, dependable, punctual, detail-oriented and organized.
• Interested in marketing SUE services.
• Ability to communicate with contractors and the public in addition to home/landowners.
• Willingness to go the extra mile or work long hours when the job requires it.
• Accuracy and detail-focused.
• Good attitude and proud of your work.

Compensation: Our good-faith compensation approach is fair and equitable, and takes into consideration only permissible factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, training, skills, and experience, and geographic location where the work is performed. A salary range for this posting is $44000 - $54000 / year. The foregoing salary range represents what the company believes, in good-faith, it will pay for the posted opportunity. The individual selected for this role will be evaluated with the compensation factors in mind and placed appropriately. .

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, People with Disabilities