Locate Technician - Charlottesville, VA

Socket.dev; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark, a division of National Underground Group, is recruiting a Power Technician in Richmond, VA. The role involves using equipment to locate underground facilities, communicating with clients and crews, and ensuring accurate placement of utilities along the I-64 corridor.

The position requires learning locator certification, ability to work outdoors, and handling physical tasks. Salary ranges from $20 to $26 per hour depending on experience, with on-site duties across the Virginia area.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to walk all terrain types in various weather.
• Ability to operate independently and document work.
• Willingness to learn and complete locator certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Driving

Stamina

Computer skills

Job description

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.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• 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)
• Excellent communication skills
• 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.
• Salary - $20 - $26 per hour depending on experience.