Line Locator

H 2 O Innovation; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & telemedicine

401K with employer contribution

Life Insurance

Health savings account

12 statutory holidays

Paid vacation & sick days

Job summary

H 2 O Innovation is seeking a Line Locator to join our Gulfport, MS team. The role focuses on locating underground water and wastewater lines to prevent damage during excavation, coordinating with utilities, and meeting timely requests.

The ideal candidate has a Mississippi driver's license, 2 years of relevant experience, and the ability to lift heavy loads while reading maps and prints. Background checks and screenings apply.

Qualifications

• Valid Mississippi driver's license and clean record.
• Experience locating or working with underground utility lines.
• Ability to read maps and engineering prints.
• Willingness to walk long distances outdoors and lift >40 lbs.
• Understanding of safety hazards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Locating water and sewer lines within the system.
• Coordinate with other utilities and contractors to prevent damage.
• Monitor location requests and process them promptly.
• Maintain and safeguard locating equipment.

Skills

Mississippi driver's license

Underground utility line experience

Safety awareness

Map reading

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

H 2 O Innovation is a leading company in water and wastewater treatment, specializing in innovative water technologies, services, specialty products, and contract operations.

We are seeking a skilled Line locator to join our team in Gulfport, MS. The main responsibilities of the candidate will be to locate underground water & wastewater lines within the system to prevent damage from excavation work performed around the lines.

The Benefits

Overall remuneration including:

• Group Insurance plans including medical, dental, vision & telemedicine.
• 401K plan with the employer’s contribution.
• Life Insurance.
• Health saving account.
• Twelve (12) statutory holidays.
• Paid vacation & sick days.

The Day-to-Day

• Locating water & sewer lines within the system.
• Working closely with other utility companies and contractors to prevent damages to underground utilities.
• Monitoring all location requests and completing requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintaining and safeguarding equipment to keep it in operational condition.

The Skills We Are Looking For

• Valid Mississippi driver’s license.
• 2 years of experience locating or working with underground utility lines.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions associated with the equipment.
• Ability to walk long distances outdoors daily and lift charges of over 40 lbs.
• Ability to understand maps and engineering prints.
• Ability to open sewer manhole lids using tools such as pry bars and lifting hooks.
• Prior experience with directional horizontal drilling/boring is an asset.

The successful candidate will have to pass through a background check which includes criminal background & motor vehicle report checks, as well as drug & alcohol screenings.