Damage Prevention Specialist Utility Locate (Greenville SC)

Now Hiring: Underground Utility Locate Technician
Location: Greenville, SC region
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Overtime and Weekend Availability as Needed
Pay: Weekly Pay

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Underground Utility Locate Technician to join our team in the Greenville, South Carolina region. In this role, you will be responsible for locating and marking underground utility lines before excavation begins, helping prevent service interruptions, property damage, and safety hazards. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, solving problems, and being outdoors.

Position Summary

As an Underground Utility Locate Technician, you will use mapping tools, utility records, and specialized locating equipment to identify and mark underground facilities such as electric, gas, telecom, and other utility lines. Your work plays a critical role in protecting essential infrastructure and ensuring the safety of crews and the public.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay begins at $18.00 per hour and up, depending on experience.

Employees are also eligible for automatic hourly pay increases:

• $0.50 increase after 60 days of employment
• $0.50 increase after 180 days of employment

Benefits include:

• Company vehicle
• Wages On-Demand (earned daily pay)
• Paid training
• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Additional company benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to job sites in response to routine locate requests, emergency tickets, and relocation work
• Use utility maps, work management tools, and specialized locating equipment to identify underground utilities
• Locate and mark underground facilities, including but not limited to electric, gas, telephone, and communication lines
• Clearly mark utility locations using paint, flags, and other approved methods
• Communicate relevant locate information to excavators, contractors, and other appropriate parties
• Respond to after-hours emergency call-outs as part of a rotating on-call schedule, when applicable
• Follow all company safety procedures and industry regulations while working in the field

Qualifications

• Utility locating experience preferred, but not required
• Utility construction experience preferred, but not required
• Outdoor work experience preferred, but not required
• Basic computer skills required
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment required
• Positive attitude with strong dependability and willingness to learn
• Ability to work overtime as needed when job duties extend beyond the normal work schedule

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position, with the possibility of overtime and weekend work based on business needs and workload demands.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, employees must be able to:

• Drive 50 to 200+ miles daily within the assigned service area
• Stand and walk for extended periods, including 4–6 miles per day over uneven terrain
• Sit for extended periods while driving between locations
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions

Why Join Us?

If you are a motivated individual who values safety, enjoys hands-on work, and wants to build a career in a growing industry, we encourage you to apply. No prior locating experience is required — we provide paid training for the right candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sparus Holdings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

EEO Statement

Sparus Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests

Sparus Holdings is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruiting@sparusholdings.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Sparus Holdings will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.