Gas Locate Technician

About the Role

USIC is hiring a Gas Locate Technician in Longview, Texas for a full-time, on-site field role. This position is aimed at people who enjoy working outdoors, value safety and accuracy, and prefer independent work in the field. The company focuses on underground utility damage prevention and infrastructure support, with its gas division serving gas customers through dedicated advanced gas operations.

This is a long-term career opportunity with structured training and room to grow. Prior locating experience is not required, though experience in the industry may influence starting pay.

What You’ll Do

• Use locating tools to identify gas line locations within assigned areas and clearly mark them with paint and flags to help prevent damage to underground utilities.
• Perform limited hand digging when needed to expose gas lines.
• Build working knowledge of underground utility systems and infrastructure.
• Work in line with company, client, state, and federal damage-prevention standards.
• Depending on assignment, you may also be asked to locate other utilities in addition to gas lines.

Work Schedule

This is a daytime, full-time position. Many locate requests must be completed within 48 hours, so the role may require working the day after holidays and, when needed, some weekends. The job also requires availability for overtime, weekend shifts, and on-call work, including nights and weekends, based on business needs.

Compensation

The pay for this role is $20.00 per hour.

Benefits and Perks

• Fully paid training from day one
• Company vehicle with fuel card, with work expenses covered
• Company-issued laptop, phone, and equipment
• DailyPay access
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays, including in the first year
• Extra pay for weekend and holiday on-call time, even if not dispatched
• Incentive plan tied to quality and safety performance
• Career Path Program with advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition rewards through USIC All Stars
• Annual $200 boot voucher through the Tenure Boots Program after the first anniversary and each year after
• Education partnership and scholarship support, including discounted tuition through Indiana Tech for employees, spouses, and dependents, plus scholarships and education credit opportunities
• Employee discounts with major retailers and service providers

Requirements

• Comfort working outdoors in changing weather conditions
• Availability for overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts
• Willingness to travel locally during the day and, at times, outside the area or overnight
• Ability to pass a drug screen for a safety-sensitive role
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving history
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods on uneven ground, bend and stoop, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to tell apart colors used for wire identification and utility marking
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read locate tickets, maps, and prints, and to use simple math for distance calculations
• Clear communication skills for working with coworkers, customers, contractors, and homeowners

Eligibility

Applicants should be dependable, safety-minded, and comfortable working independently in the field. Outdoor experience and customer service experience are helpful but not required. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

This position is part of USIC’s Advanced Gas Operations division. The company emphasizes safety, quality, and innovation in underground utility damage prevention and infrastructure protection. USIC states that it serves more than 1,400 telecommunications, electric, gas, water, and sewer utilities and municipalities nationwide, completing more than 84 million locates each year.

USIC is an equal opportunity employer. To reach the hiring team, candidates may text JOBS to 811DIG (811344).

Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions and privacy policy information are available from the company.