AOS Locating LLC.

Aaron Hanson  701-580-1824

We are a premier line locating company with advanced GIS mapping capabilities. Through specialized training and a commitment to unmatched customer service, we continue to set a higher standard in the industry.

We operate across Colorado, Utah, and North Dakota and are a family-owned and operated company with a team of 20+ experienced line locators.

Safety and professionalism are at the core of our culture. We foster a positive, safety-oriented work environment where skilled line locators can grow, develop, and succeed.

Our mission: To exceed expectations in every aspect of our work.

• AOS Locating utilizes an accredited Locator Training Program administered by our certified internal personnel. In partnership with Staking University, all locators are certified through a proven, industry-tested training program.
   
• We invest the time necessary with each employee to ensure the work is fully understood and that they are confident and prepared to work independently in the field.
   
• All employees participate in ISN, PEC, and additional safety programs, with a minimum requirement of 52 hours of safety training annually.
   
• We fully embrace Stop Work Authority and actively encourage all employees to use it without fear of negative repercussions, reinforcing our commitment to a strong safety-first culture.

• We utilize a proprietary tracking system in all company vehicles to monitor daily productivity and operational efficiency.
   
• Our locate management team regularly conducts spot checks, quality audits, and safety assessments to maintain consistent performance in the field.
   
• Quality audits emphasize accuracy, efficiency, and thorough documentation, with safety remaining our highest priority.
   
• If a locator is unable to identify a utility in the field, the locate undergoes an additional quality review. AOS Locating brings decades of combined experience to every job, ensuring our locators have the support and confidence needed to complete each locate correctly. We collaborate until a positive result is achieved and the locate is fully resolved.

• Our locators utilize top-tier equipment and custom-tailored processes to deliver accurate, reliable locating services.
   
• We offer Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) capabilities, allowing us to identify unlocatable lines when traditional locating methods are unsuccessful.
   
• AOS uses industry-leading Trimble products to collect raw field data, which is then post-processed and edited using ArcGIS mapping software.
   
• Our locators are trained and equipped to operate a wide range of locating equipment, including RD, Metro-Tech, Vivax, and Subsite systems.
   
• We require all locators to complete documentation to the operator’s standards. This includes custom-tailored checklists, electronically generated sketches, detailed field notes, verbal communication when required, and photo documentation with time stamps, cardinal direction, and GPS coordinates for every locate.

• We provide comprehensive GIS mobile mapping and post-processing capabilities. Our GIS mappers are cross-trained in underground utility locating, allowing us to manage the entire mapping process for existing facilities from initial field collection through final delivery.
   
• Our GIS team is proficient with a full range of Trimble equipment, from the GEO 7X to the Trimble R2. We utilize sub-foot accuracy technology and are highly experienced with both ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Desktop to produce precise, reliable mapping results.
   
• Once data is post-processed and edited, we can deliver it in any required platform or format. We also serve as a liaison between your company and 811, ensuring underground utilities are registered accurately and in compliance with state regulations.