Locate Technician - Charlottesville, VA

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

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Locate Technician - Charlottesville, VA

Full Time Regular Manual Labor Charlottesville, VA, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Established in 2012,Benchmark, adivisionof National Underground Group,provides damage prevention solutions to utility companies and municipalities.Benchmarkalso provides private utility-locating services to homeowners and contractors, with 24/7 service to its clients.

Benchmarkis responsible for eliminating or reducing damages to underground utilities during any kind of excavation. Through the811-callcenter,Benchmarklocates underground facilities through established on-call contracts, and is responsible for marking gas, water, sewer, electric and fiber lines.

The company works diligently to build lasting relationships within the industry.Benchmark’scontracts typically span several years, so providing the highest-quality work and outstanding customer service is the top priority, after ensuring that all safety measures are taken before, during and after each project.Benchmarkprovides service to Virginia, D.C., Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Delaware.

We are currently recruiting a power Technician in Richmond, VA. See details below.

• Use mechanical/technical equipment to accurately locate underground facilities such as electrical power lines, and fiber optic lines.
• Provide locate services for single contractor along the I-64 corridor.
• Communicate and interact daily with client managers and excavation crews to discuss locate issues.
• Interpret job order tickets and respond appropriately to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Read maps and blueprints to ensure accurate location of utilities.
• Determine efficient route to each locate in rural and urban areas.
• Remove and replace manhole lids.

Requirements/ Qualifications

• Willingness to learn – Instructor-led training is required to receive locator certification.
• Ability to drive local roads, work outdoors, and operate independently
• Ability to perform locate duties before or after normal business hours when on-call
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to access restricted and/or controlled areas (such as federal installations)
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to use a computer to complete documentation and receive and send email
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds
• Ability to walk all types of terrain (grass, ditches, wooded areas, gravel, etc.) in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial, and rural areas in all types of weather conditions (rain snow, cold, heat, etc.). May require walking up to 5 miles in one day, several times a week.