Underground Utility Locator Technician - On-Call & Training

Pro-Pipe, Inc; Palmyra (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive time off plan

Medical, dental, Vision, Life/STD/LTD

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 in Palmyra, VA. You will use mechanical and technical equipment to locate underground facilities and communicate with crews and homeowners to resolve locate issues.

Responsibilities include reading maps/blueprints, determining efficient routes, and performing tasks outdoors in various weather. On-call shifts may require early morning or evening work.

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 in all types of weather conditions.
• May require walking up to 5 miles in one day, several times a week.

Responsibilities

• Use mechanical/technical equipment to accurately locate underground facilities.
• Communicate with managers, excavation crews, and homeowners.
• Interpret job order tickets to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Read maps and blueprints to locate 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 flexibility

Computer literacy

Walk 5 miles

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Job description

Benchmark, a division of National Underground Group, is seeking a Locate Technician in Palmyra, VA. You will use mechanical and technical equipment to locate underground facilities and communicate with crews and homeowners to resolve locate issues.

Responsibilities include reading maps/blueprints, determining efficient routes, and performing tasks outdoors in various weather. On-call shifts may require early morning or evening work.