Field Utility Locator – Independent Tech with Vehicle

One Call Concepts Locating Services, Inc.; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle to take home

Job summary

One Call Concepts Locating Services, Inc. in Maryland is seeking a utility locator to support marking requests. Typical hours are 7 AM–4 PM, Monday through Friday, with weekend and after-hours work as needed.

The role requires interacting with homeowners, excavators and utility personnel, accessing records on a laptop, interpreting facility records, and placing accurate markings on the ground. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Willing to work outdoors in all weather.
• Able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Willing to participate in 24-hour on-call rotation.
• Familiar with computers and file systems.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet daily deadlines.
• Able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Respond to utility marking requests via the State One Call System.
• Interact daily with homeowners, excavators and utility personnel.
• Access marking requests with an internet-enabled laptop.
• Interpret facility records and locate underground facilities.
• Document markings in the online ticket system.
• Adhere to company policies and customer regulations.
• Work hours are 7 AM to 4 PM, with weekends/after hours as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Computers

Lifting 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Detail-oriented

Autonomous work

Time management

Background check pass

Education

High school diploma not required

Job description

Minimum Requirements: A strong work ethic, ability to come to work everyday, ability to take direction and training.

Paid training will be provided.

Seeking quality minded, driven individuals with:

Acceptable Driving Record

A Background Check will be conducted prior to employment

Must pass a pre-employment drug screening

Able to work outside in all weather.

Familiarity with computers.

Able to navigate a computer file system.

Good written and oral communication skills

Able to participate in a 24 hour, On-Call rotation.

Demonstrate the ability to prioritize work and meet daily deadlines.

Successfully complete our in-house training program.

Able to walk on varying terrain, to include roadside and construction areas.

Able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally to access manholes and valve pits.

Work Description:

Work hours are 7 AM – till approx. 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend and After Hours work will be required as needed.

Will work independently throughout the day.

Utility locating technicians will be tasked to respond to utility marking requests (tickets) sent to One Call Concepts Locating Services, Inc. via the State One Call System, on the behalf of our utility customers.

Daily interaction with homeowners, excavators and utility personnel.

Locators will access the marking requests via an internet enabled laptop computer.

Records/plans for facilities owned by the utility owner will be accessed on the laptop. Locators will interpret the records and use utility locating equipment to accurately mark the horizontal location of the underground facilities.

Proper documentation of the performed marking will be entered into the online ticket management system.

Additionally, the locator will be required to adhere to company policies and customer regulations.

Compensation:

Wages will be based on individual experience, with Medical and Dental Insurance provided after 90 days, for those without previous experience.

Company vehicle to take home daily.

Bonus programs are in place that can increase a locator’s earnings by $2000 annually.

401K participation is available after 90 days of continuous service.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes

Typical end time:

• 4PM

Typical start time:

• 7AM

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction