Locate Technician - Crozet, VA

Socket.dev; Crozet (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive time off plan

Medical, dental, Vision, Life/STD/LTD

401(k) with employer match

Bonus opportunity

Career training and advancement

Job summary

Benchmark, a division of National Underground Group, seeks a Locate Technician to locate underground utilities and communicate with crews and homeowners. You will interpret tickets, read maps, and determine efficient routes while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.

The role requires fitness for outdoor work, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to learn with on-the-job training. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and outdoors.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Use mechanical/technical equipment to locate underground facilities (gas, water, electric, fiber, etc.).
• Communicate with managers, excavation crews, and homeowners about locate issues.
• Interpret job orders and respond to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Read maps/blueprints to locate utilities.
• Determine efficient routes for each locate in urban and rural areas.
• Remove and replace manhole lids.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Physical stamina

Driver’s license

Tools

Email

Documentation

Job description

Established in 2012, Benchmark, a division of 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.

Benchmark is responsible for eliminating or reducing damages to underground utilities during any kind of excavation. Through the 811-call center, Benchmark locates 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’s contracts 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. Benchmark provides service to Virginia, D.C., Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, and Delaware.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us (Our Benefits):

• Competitive time off plan
• Medical, dental,Vision, Life/STD/LTD Insurance available as well
• 401(k) with employer match
• Bonus opportunity based on personal and company performance
• Career training and advancement opportunities are available

Your Responsibilities as a Locate Technician:

• Use mechanical/technical equipment to accurately locate underground facilities such as telephone lines, electrical power lines, cable television lines, gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines, and sewer lines.
• Communicate and interact daily with managers, excavation crews, and homeowners 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.

What We Need from You (Our Requirements):

• Willingness to learn – Instructor led training is required to receive locator certification.
• Ability to drive local roads, work outdoors, and to 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 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.

National Underground Group and its affiliates provide equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in employmentbased onrace, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. The Company is committed to maintaining an environment in which all applicants are treated equitably and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the workplace.