Locate Technician - Short Pump/Mechanicsville, VA

Pro-Pipe, Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark is recruiting a water and sewer technician in Virginia Beach, VA. Use mechanical/technical equipment to accurately locate underground facilities such as electrical power lines, and fiber optic lines.

You will provide locate services for a single contractor along the I-64 corridor. Daily communication with client managers and excavation crews is required to discuss locate issues, read maps/blueprints for accurate utility placement, and determine efficient routes across rural and urban

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn; instructor-led training for locator certification.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to work outdoors and drive locally.
• On-call availability and ability to work irregular hours.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day.
• Basic computer use for documentation and email.

Responsibilities

• Use equipment to locate underground facilities such as electrical lines.
• Provide locate services for contractors along the I-64 corridor.
• Communicate with client managers and excavation crews daily.
• Interpret job orders and maps to position utilities.
• Read maps and blueprints to locate utilities.
• Perform locate duties before or after normal business hours when on-call.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

On-call readiness

Physical stamina

Computer skills

Walk 5 miles

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Locator equipment

Electronic locating tools

Job description

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Full Time Regular Manual Labor Mechanicsville, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2572

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 water and sewer technician in Virginia Beach, 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.


• Salary range - $20-26/hr depending on experience.