Locate Technician - Short Pump/Mechanicsville, VA

National Underground Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

National Underground Group is seeking a water and sewer technician in Virginia Beach, VA to use mechanical and technical equipment to locate underground facilities such as electrical power lines and fiber optics.

You will provide locate services for a single contractor along the I-64 corridor, read maps and blueprints, discuss locate issues with client managers and excavation crews, and determine efficient routes in rural and urban areas.

Qualifications

• Instructor-led training is required to receive locator certification.
• Ability to drive local roads, work outdoors, and operate independently.
• On-call hours outside normal business hours may be required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Walk up to five miles in a day, several times a week.

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.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

On-call availability

Strong work ethic

Computer skills

Physical stamina

Job description

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Full Time Regular Manual Labor Mechanicsville, 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 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.