Underground Utility Locator – Field Technician (On-Call)

Benchmark, LLC; Rockaway (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/STD/LTD

401(k) matching

Bonus program

Career training

Job summary

Benchmark, LLC, a division of National Underground Group, is seeking a Locate Technician in Palmyra, VA. You will use mechanical/technical equipment to locate underground utilities and coordinate with managers, excavation crews, and homeowners to ensure accurate site locations.

The role requires outdoor work, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and on-call hours. Training leading to locator certification is provided, with benefits including time off, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, bonus

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.
• Ability to access restricted and/or controlled areas (such as federal installations).
• 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 all weather conditions. May require walking up to 5 miles in one day.

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

Willingness to learn

Valid driver’s license

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to work outdoors

Ability to walk miles

Local driving ability

Job description

Benchmark, LLC, a division of National Underground Group, is seeking a Locate Technician in Palmyra, VA. You will use mechanical/technical equipment to locate underground utilities and coordinate with managers, excavation crews, and homeowners to ensure accurate site locations.

The role requires outdoor work, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and on-call hours. Training leading to locator certification is provided, with benefits including time off, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, bonus