Utility Locator

Closing date: 30/11/2026 12:00 AM W. Australia Standard Time

Location: Sydney

Department: Operations

Employment type: Full Time Permanent

Work Arrangement: On-site

ISGroup is a progressive surveying and geospatial organisation, dedicated to providing innovative solutions and exceptional client service. With strength in data acquisition and imagery for aerial, land and subsurface needs, we specialise in providing intelligent geospatial solutions through our subsidiaries at Land Surveys, IntelliSpatial, Utility Mapping and Photomapping Service. We are passionate about our people, entrepreneurship and leaving a legacy in our industry.

About the role:

Reporting to the Operational Manager, a Utility Locator undertakes field tasks related to subsurface utility investigation projects, supporting utility survey and project teams to ensure project outcomes are met.

Key responsibilities:

• Accurately locate, identify and mark all underground utilities to Utility Mapping colour code standard in areas as indicated within working instructions
• Work with locating equipment including using standard handheld pipe and cable locating equipment and ground penetrating radar (GPR) to facilitate locating the utilities
• Collect, record and manage utility data to meet project requirements
• Interpret existing utility information plans and ground penetrating radar survey data
• Manage workflow and assignment of projects, including preparation of BYDA information, field notes and sketches
• Training of trainee utility locators

You’ll thrive in our team if you have:

• Experience in undertaking Utility Surveys using GPR (ground penetrating radar) systems, EMF (electromagnetic frequency) detectors and survey equipment
• Concrete scanning experience
• Proficiency in remote access to digital devices and technology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Key requirements:

• Industry qualifications in utility locating (CertLoc. Certified Locator; NULCA Certification)
• Construction Industry Induction card
• Valid driver license
• National Police Check
• Working with Children Card (desirable)
• First Aid Certificate (desirable)

What we offer:

We can offer you competitive remuneration, flexibility and opportunities for professional development in an exciting time of growth and expansion.

In addition, we offer excellent employee benefits including income protection insurance, annual private health insurance rebate, annual sporting rebate, purchased leave, novated leasing and discounts off gym memberships, Samsung, Lexus, JB Hi-Fi and more!

We are not accepting submissions from recruitment agencies for this role.