GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

As a utility line locator, you would be responsible for completing all assigned tasks by their scheduled due date. Completing tickets consists of accurately locating and marking existing underground utilities, specifically electric and gas utilities, taking clear photos of your markings, and entering needed notes of the locate into our system.

TYPICAL TASKS:

Identify and map location and depth of utilities such as water, sewer, gas, cable, fiber, and electric lines

Document interactions, site information, and notes into system

Communicate with citizens, engineers, and management

Use a variety of techniques to measure utilities

Be able to follow driving directions

Be able to walk 3 to 5 miles a day if needed carrying equipment

Ability to adapt to adverse situations and work in extreme outdoor weather

Ability to learn new devices and changing laws

Keep immediate supervisor/manager aware of any issues or problems in the field

Correctly, safely, and efficiently locate underground utilities, including telecommunications, electric power, cable, gas, water, and sewer system

Thoroughly search for underground utilities in a designated area, accurately marking location and completing

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Experience is preferred! 1 to 2 years line locating experience

Effective verbal and listening skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Decision making skills

Time management skills

Must have/maintain a valid Driver’s license

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screening

Job knowledge/Responsibilities/Productivity

Customer Service/Relationship/Communication

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in utility locating

PHYSICAL REQURIEMENTS:

Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs

Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push and/or pull 50 lb. loads at a time

Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours/daily

Must be able to climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40-60 lbs.

Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsites in all types of weather.

Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid appropriate driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.

Operator Qualification for Natural Gas – must be completed within 30 days.