Utility Locate Tech performs the task of reverifying underground utility markings for excavation purposes. Works, drives, and walks over all types of terrain (grass, gravel, ditches) in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial, and rural areas in all types of weather conditions.
Pay Rate: $24.00, Negotiable DOE.
Our Core Values: TRAITS
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, and Safety.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Utilizes and maintains various company issued locate tools and equipment for proper use, storage, and upkeep
- Utilizes maps / blueprints to interpret facilities to determine the presence of underground utilities
- Completes all work in an organized, timely manner, within standard operating procedure
- Removes and replaces manhole lids
- Uses laptop computer or other electronic devices to receive and document status of excavation notices
- Communicates effectively with supervision, operational support, and clients
- Performs project quality control
- Performs all duties assigned in a SAFE manner on private and public work areas
Success Factors:
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
- Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
- Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
- Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
- Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
- English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports
- Willingness and ability to learn additional skills
Experience and Education:
- Experience locating underground utilities a plus but not required
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year to year basis
Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:
- Possession of a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required.
- Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Notes:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.