Underground Utilities Locator Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, L/

401(k) with employer match

Bonus opportunity

Career training and advancement

Job summary

Benchmark, a division of National Underground Group, is seeking a Locate Technician to accurately locate underground utilities and communicate locate issues with managers, crews, and homeowners. You will work outdoors, on-call hours, and travel to various locations to ensure safe excavations.

The role requires physical capability, valid driver’s license, and ability to read maps and operate locating equipment. Competitive benefits accompany opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• 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
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to use computer to complete documentation and email
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds
• Ability to walk all types of terrain in various weather conditions

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Driving

Outdoor work

Stamina

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

On-call availability

Locator equipment

Job description

Benchmark, a division of National Underground Group, is seeking a Locate Technician to accurately locate underground utilities and communicate locate issues with managers, crews, and homeowners. You will work outdoors, on-call hours, and travel to various locations to ensure safe excavations.

The role requires physical capability, valid driver’s license, and ability to read maps and operate locating equipment. Competitive benefits accompany opportunities for training and advancement.