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Damage Prevention Specialist

Underground Utility Locator

Vannguard seeks customer-oriented, motivated people who thrive under little supervision in an outside environment. We perform contract locating for utility partners across the Midwest and Rockies. Classroom and field training are provided.

Advancements in technology and the deregulation of the utility industry have increased the number of underground facilities to epic proportions — requiring highly-trained individuals to protect the growing network of buried infrastructure.

Benefits

What Vannguard employees receive
Above-average industry wages
Health, Dental & Term-life Insurance
Comprehensive 401(k)
Tax-Saving Cafeteria Plan
Company Vehicle
Paid Training
Minimal O/T – Substantial Paid O/T
Paid Holidays
Great Growth Environment
Equal Opportunity Employer

Detailed, On-Going Training

Vannguard Utility Partners is dedicated to providing detailed and on-going training throughout every employee’s career of eliminating damages. Employees are trained in all aspects of total damage prevention.

*Detailed training of gas, electric, water, telephone, fiber, CATV, and sewer is provided based on each territory’s requirements.

Training Curriculum
  1. 1Mentored ride-a-longs (one-on-one)
  2. 2Vannguard Policies & Procedures
  3. 3Locating Theory
  4. 4Proper Equipment Usage
  5. 5Techniques & Troubleshooting
  6. 6Contractor, Customer & Homeowner Relations
  7. 7Computer Training
  8. 8Safety Awareness
  9. 9Print Reading
  10. 10One-Call Systems

Advancement Starts On Day One

Most Vannguard management positions come from within the ranks. Every employee who has advanced started as a locator — the same role you can apply for today.

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