Locate Technician - Gas - Richmond, VA

Socket.dev; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Bonus opportunities

Career training

Job summary

Benchmark, a division of National Underground Group, is seeking a Locate Technician in Richmond, VA to accurately locate underground facilities using mechanical/technical equipment and maps. You will work with managers, excavation crews, and homeowners, and respond to locate issues to ensure safety and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, determining efficient routes, and performing duties on call after hours.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Able to work on-call and after hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Use mechanical/technical equipment to locate underground facilities.
• Read maps and blueprints to ensure accurate location.
• Interact with managers, excavation crews, and homeowners daily.
• Determine efficient routes to each locate in urban and rural areas.
• Remove and replace manhole lids.

Skills

communication skills

driver's license

lift 50 pounds

outdoor work

on-call flexibility

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, 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 Range: $20-$27/hr (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.