FRANCISCO LOPEZ
Arizona City,AZ
Summary
Experienced Utility Locator with over 11 years in identifying, tracing, and mapping subsurface infrastructure to prevent excavation damage. Skilled in operating high-precision electromagnetic detection instruments and interpreting blueprints. Field mentor with expertise in contractor dispute resolution, emergency locate response, and ensuring OSHA and state One-Call (811) safety compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Locate Technician
DEIH LLC
Tucson, AZ
06.2026 - 10.2026
- Identified underground utility lines and created meticulous facility layout schematics to safeguard infrastructure against accidental damage.
- Responded to locate tickets and prioritized urgent utility marking assignments.
- Dispatched to emergency incidents involving unidentified or damaged municipal utilities, ensuring timely resolution of potential hazards.
- Collaborated with general contractors and excavation foremen, providing expert guidance on utility layouts to prevent project delays.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working around gas, electric, water, and communications lines, minimizing risk to personnel and infrastructure.
Construction Materials Technician
CMT
, Arizona
04.2026 - 05.2026
- Performed on-site testing and sampling of construction materials (soils, concrete, asphalt) to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Documented quality assurance processes according to regional geotechnical specifications to support project integrity.
- Tested soil, concrete, and asphalt materials for CMT construction projects.
- Collected field samples from active job sites for CMT quality checks.
- Calibrated testing equipment before daily material inspections.
Utility Locate Technician
USIC LLC
Casa Grande / Tucson, AZ
05.2022 - 03.2026
- Pinpointed critical electric and telecom lines across dense commercial and residential rights-of-way.
- Investigated unmapped utility conflicts, resolved field line discrepancies, and averted potential utility strike incidents.
- Provided daily technical guidance to contractors on utility positions and ensured adherence to safe dig tolerances.
- Followed safety procedures while working around electric and communications lines.
- Applied problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues encountered during the locating process.
- Performed utility locates using electronic locating equipment to identify underground utilities.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and conducted emergency locates when required.
- Documented all findings from each locate request with sketches or photographs.
Non-Medical Transportation Driver
AzLnL Medical Transportation
Casa Grande, AZ
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensured timely, safe transportation for clients to healthcare facilities and appointments, enhancing client trust and satisfaction.
- Compiled and submitted precise daily trip manifests and vehicle safety inspections, contributing to operational compliance and safety standards.
- Transported patients safely for AzLnL Medical Transportation across scheduled medical appointments.
- Assisted riders with wheelchair entry, exit, and secure seatbelts.
- Inspected vehicle brakes, lights, tires, and cleanliness before each route.
Utility Locate Technician Lead
UniTek Global Services
Casa Grande, AZ
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed priority emergency response calls for damaged or unmarked utility infrastructure.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and conducted emergency locates.
- Field locating produced and ensured zero-damage protection on all assigned projects.
- Located underground utilities for field crews using electronic locating equipment.
- Coordinated communication with excavation crews to clarify complex subsurface markings and ensure project clarity.
- Marked underground utility lines with paint and flags to facilitate safe excavation.
- Marked utility lines with paint, flags, and stakes for safe digging.
- Documented locate requests, field notes, and route changes to maintain accurate work records.
Utility Locator Technician Lead
GreyCliff Advisory Group LLC
, Arizona
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Located underground utilities using electronic locating equipment and site markings.
- Responded swiftly to compromised underground facilities, delivering technical guidance on accurate underground line trajectories.
- Ensured adherence to federal regulations for underground utility marking, supporting safety and compliance standards.
- Reviewed maps, plans, and utility records before field investigations.
- Maintained precise records of all utility locates, documenting date, time, and location to ensure traceability and accountability.
Utility Locate Technician
ELM Utility Services
Casa Grande, AZ
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Executed precise electromagnetic sweeps and developed design schematics for urban and rural job sites, ensuring accurate utility identification.
- Enforced APWA color-coding standards and instructed excavators on safe digging practices near high-risk utilities, minimizing potential accidents.
- Reviewed locate tickets and interpreted site maps for accurate utility identification.
- Inspected job sites for utility conflicts before excavation work began.
Utility Locate Technician
USIC LLC
Casa Grande, AZ
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Successfully identified and marked underground utility in compliance with 811 protocols.
- Identified and marked underground utilities utilizing maps, tickets, and locating equipment.
- Executed underground facility line locating and developed utility design plans to meet tight completion deadlines.
- Responded to locate tickets and prioritized urgent utility marking assignments.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and conducted emergency locates.
- Recorded findings from each locate request through detailed sketches and photographs.
Utility Locator
Synergy LLC
Phoenix, AZ
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Marked electric and communication lines with accuracy using field locating equipment to prevent service disruptions.
- Successfully identified and marked underground utility corridors in compliance with Arizona 811 protocols.
- Responded to locate requests and prioritized urgent site assignments to ensure timely project execution.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations for underground utility marking, enhancing safety and reliability.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Coolidge High School
Coolidge, AZ01-2007
Skills
- Electronic locating equipment
- Utility Mapping
- Electromagnetic line tracing
- Ground penetrating radar
- Damage prevention
- Safety compliance
- Field operations
- Technical documentation
Personal Information
- Title: UTILITY LOCATOR LEAD DAMAGE PREVENTION SPECIALIST
- Driving License: Arizona Driver License (Active)
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
State of Arizona Driver's License (Exp: 04/2026)
Timeline
Utility Locate Technician
DEIH LLC
06.2026 - 10.2026
Construction Materials Technician
CMT
04.2026 - 05.2026
Utility Locate Technician
USIC LLC
05.2022 - 03.2026
Non-Medical Transportation Driver
AzLnL Medical Transportation
03.2021 - 04.2022
Utility Locate Technician Lead
UniTek Global Services
05.2019 - 12.2019
Utility Locator Technician Lead
GreyCliff Advisory Group LLC
03.2016 - 05.2019
Utility Locate Technician
ELM Utility Services
10.2015 - 03.2016
Utility Locate Technician
USIC LLC
06.2014 - 08.2015
Utility Locator
Synergy LLC
06.2013 - 11.2014
High School Diploma - General Studies
Coolidge High School