Full-Time Underground Utility Locator Technician

National Underground Group; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark, a division of National Underground Group, provides damage prevention solutions to utility companies and municipalities. Benchmark also provides private utility-locating services to homeowners and contractors, with 24/7 service to its clients. We are currently recruiting a power Technician in Richmond, VA.

See details below. You will locate underground facilities using mechanical/technical equipment, communicate with client managers, read maps and plans, and work outdoors in varied

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn; locator certification training provided.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to drive local roads and work outdoors.
• Ability to walk up to 5 miles in one day in various terrains and weather.
• Ability to operate independently and on-call as needed.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Proficiency with computers for documentation and email.

Responsibilities

• Use mechanical/technical equipment to locate underground facilities such as power and fiber lines.
• Provide locate services along the I-64 corridor for a single contractor.
• Communicate with client managers and excavation crews daily about locate issues.
• Interpret job orders and respond to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Read maps and blueprints to locate utilities accurately.
• Determine efficient routes to each locate in urban and rural areas.
• Remove and replace manhole lids.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to drive locally

Outdoor work capability

Independent work

On-call availability

Strong work ethic

Computer literacy

Physical strength

Weather endurance

Job description

Benchmark, a division of National Underground Group, provides damage prevention solutions to utility companies and municipalities. Benchmark also provides private utility-locating services to homeowners and contractors, with 24/7 service to its clients. We are currently recruiting a power Technician in Richmond, VA.

See details below. You will locate underground facilities using mechanical/technical equipment, communicate with client managers, read maps and plans, and work outdoors in varied