Utilities Locator Field Technician

Lakewood Ranch; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

457(b) Savings Plan

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Lakewood Ranch is seeking an Utilities Locator to accurately identify, locate, and mark underground utilities, ensuring safe excavation and compliance with state and federal regulations. You will use GIS, GPS, and radar tools to detect lines and prepare clear field reports.

Additional duties include general maintenance, equipment upkeep, and supporting BRU projects; on-call after hours and occasional weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and safely in outdoor environments.
• Strong communication and public relations skills.
• Proficient with GIS maps and basic data analysis.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds and operate field equipment.
• Valid US Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide utility locates and field locates as required by FL Sunshine Services.
• Analyze blueprints, as-builts, construction plans and GIS maps to determine utility locations.
• Use electromagnetic, radar, and GPS equipment to detect and mark the location of underground utilities such as: irrigation lines and control wire, reclaimed lines, streetlight circuits, water, sewer, natural gas, electric, and fiberoptic/communications lines.
• Prepare diagrams and sketches showing utility line locations.
• Mark utility lines using paint and flags according to industry standards.
• Compile data into professional reports and maintain accurate records.
• Review and respond to field locate tickets as required by FL Sunshine Services.
• Prepare field locate requests through FL Sunshine Services for BRU projects.
• Assure company safety guidelines are followed.
• Assist with maintenance, record keeping and storage of company equipment.
• On call after hours.

Skills

Independent work

Public relations

Problem solving

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Computer literacy

Tools

GIS

GPS equipment

EM radar

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Utilities Locator is accurately identifying, locating, and marking underground utilities, ensuring safe excavation and construction activities therefore preventing damage to essential infrastructure and guaranteeing compliance with state and federal regulations. The Locator uses specialized equipment and mapping tools to detect utility lines and communicates findings clearly. Secondary responsibilities are as a field technician providing general routine maintenance tasks, equipment preventative maintenance.

SCHEDULE:

Monday to Friday, 7am – 3:30pm, ½ hr. for lunch and other hours as needed (occasional support on weekends and/or evenings)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide utility locates and field locates as required by FL Sunshine Services.
  • Analyze blueprints, as-builts, construction plans and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) maps to determine utility locations
  • Use electromagnetic, radar, and GPS equipment to detect and mark the location of underground utilities such as:
    • Irrigation lines and control wire
    • Reclaimed lines
    • Streetlight circuits
    • Other infrastructure such as water, sewer, natural gas, electric, and fiberoptic/communications lines.
• Prepare diagrams and sketches showing utility line locations
• Mark utility lines using paint and flags according to industry standards.
• Compile data into professional reports and maintain accurate records
• Review and respond to field locate tickets as required by FL Sunshine Services.
• Prepare field locate requests through FL Sunshine Services for BRU projects.
• Assure company safety guidelines are followed.
• Assist with maintenance, record keeping and storage of company equipment.
• Operate machinery such as mowers, line trimmers & edgers and light-duty construction equipment.
• Install and/or remove fences, signs and other hard-scape elements.
• Basic knowledge of industrial electrical, plumbing and pipe fitting.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of BRU pump stations and well pump systems and property.
• Assist in taking flow meter readings and other data for BRU.
• Assist with maintenance and blow off BRU main lines.
• Trash pick-up and hauling.
• Take pride in the work performed and produce a high-quality product.
• On call after hours.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Good public relations and communication skills
• Knowledge in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to lift to 80 pounds.
• Ability to use computers and mobile devices.
• Must be highly motivated.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid US Driver's License.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work primarily performed in the outdoor environment, exposed to hot, cold, damp and dirty conditions.

LWR Stewardship District offers competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience. We offer excellent benefit plans for our full-time employees which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, PTO, 457(b) Savings Plan, etc.

LWR Stewardship District is a Drug Free Workplace. If offered a job, candidates will need to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. Please note that the company Drug Free Workplace policy includes reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random testing.

LWR Stewardship District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.