Job Details
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Are you a motivated individual looking for a unique career opportunity as a Private Utility Locating Professional? We're seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our team, and the ideal candidate possesses the following attributes:
1. Versatility:?Excels in diverse work environments and enthusiastically embraces new experiences.
2. Independence:?Demonstrates strong time management skills and thrives while working autonomously.
3. Client-Centric:?Commits to delivering exceptional service daily, focusing on expanding our client base and upholding quality and safety standards.
4. Professionalism:?Consistently presents a professional demeanor in all written and verbal interactions and approaches tasks with meticulous preparation.
5. Initiative:?Exhibits self-motivation and a proactive attitude to exceed client expectations consistently.
6. Growth Mindset: They should possess a growth-oriented mentality, constantly seeking market growth and development opportunities and embracing challenges as chances for learning and improvement.
7. Inquisitive Nature:?Maintains an innate curiosity about the latest industry trends and emerging technologies.
8. Core Values:?Possesses a strong ethical compass rooted in values such as Integrity, Mutual Respect, Growth Mindset, Teamwork, and Safety.
9. Eagerness to Learn:?A solid desire to acquire new skills, including proficiency in operating GPR and other specialized equipment, prioritizing safety and excellence.
10. Technical Proficiency:?Demonstrates proficiency in electromagnetic locating, GPR(preferred, not required, and basic utility mapping tools.
11. Physical Aptitude:?Capable of handling physical tasks, including lifting up to 60 pounds, extended periods of walking on concrete, and comfortable working on construction sites of various sizes.
12. Flexibility:?Adaptable to a flexible work schedule, including potential night and weekend shifts as needed to meet project demands.
13. Substance-Free:?Willing and able to pass a drug screening as part of pre-employment and randomized site-specific drug testing performed by our clients.?
14. Valid Driver's License:?Holds a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
15. Geographic Proximity:?Resides within a 30-50 mile radius of the designated city or is open to relocating to meet job location requirements.
A Utility Locator identifies, locates, and marks the location of subsurface utilities in order to minimize accidental damage or disruption of service due to construction excavation activities. The Utility Locator performs a variety of skilled and semiskilled activities to facilitate safe excavation, which include but are not limited to locating and marking existing underground infrastructure including: natural gas (including high-pressure gas and regulator stations and vaults), electric primary and secondary lines (including J-boxes and vaults), water lines, gas and water valves (including electronic markers), wastewater lines, and fiber (including J-boxes and vaults), reclaim water system, chilled water/district cooling system, storm water collection system, streetlights, and traffic signals (including fiber optic, telephone and loop components). The employee MUST work efficiently through the day's work assignments. Also, considerable independent judgment must be used, as the accuracy of the locate depends heavily upon how well the readings from the equipment are interpreted. A Utility Locator MUST be able to read and interpret electronic quarter section and plat maps to facilitate locating utility lines. Must be comfortable performing assignments in hazardous traffic environments and are required to use appropriate safety equipment and procedures. Must be proficient computers and a variety of specialized, sensitive electronic equipment to locate utility lines and valves in the right-of-way and utility easement. The position performs related duties as required.
Requirements
- Must be able to drive a company provided vehicle?
- Are comfortable on construction sites of all sizes
- Must be willing to travel on short notice
- Must have effective written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to meet daily deadlines?
- Must be physically capable of carrying up to 50 pounds
- Must be comfortable standing/walking/working for long periods of time
- Possess skills in Microsoft Office or other like programs
- Must be willing and able to conduct business development activities
- Previous electromagnetic locating experience is preferred