Utility Locator (College Station, TX)

Northern Lights Locating & Inspections Inc; College Station (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

STD

LTD

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with match

Résumé du poste

NORTHERN LIGHTS LOCATING AND INSPECTION, INC. is seeking a full-time Utility Locator to locate underground utilities under 811 dig laws, using maps, GIS data, and locating equipment. You will flag or paint sites and prepare reports documenting work and any issues encountered for clients.

Candidates must have 2 years locator experience, be able to travel 75%+, pass a drug screen, possess a valid driver's license, and obtain a DOT medical certification; on-call rotation is included.

Qualifications

• 2 years locator experience required.
• Read and interpret utility maps and as-built civil engineering drawings.
• Know best locate practices, procedures and 811 law.
• Be comfortable with using cell-phone based app to record locating marks.

Responsabilités

• Locate underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets per 811 dig laws.
• Use maps, as-built drawings, GIS information, and locating equipment.
• Utilize flags and/or paint to mark locations.
• Prepare reports, forms, and memos documenting work and issues encountered.
• Take pictures of located utility lines for each ticket.
• Investigate and document excavations that damage utilities.
• Be comfortable with a cell phone app to record locating marks and documents.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Connaissances

Locate utilities

Read maps

Interpret drawings

Attention to detail

Outils

Utility locating equipment

GIS software

Description du poste

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. was created in March of 2001 to provide services to clients with a need to protect their utility networks. Not just a ‘Paint and Flag’ service, Northern Lights delivers locating and inspection expertise that goes beyond that of traditional utility location. Northern Lights provides protection to our customers utility 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We have since expanded into Sewer Imaging, inspection, and locating sewer mains/laterals using the latest technology on the market. We also perform Inspection work/services on utility project throughout the United States.Northern Lights Locating and Inspection Inc is looking for Utility Locators. We offer competitive pay, great benefits and a paid time off program. We focus on allowing our locators to run their area independently as needed but there is a support system in place for them as well. Please apply and join the Northern Lights Team!NORTHERN LIGHTS UTILITY LOCATORSTATUS: Full Time, EmployeeRELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 2 years Locator experience required.JOB SUMMARY:Locate underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets per 811 dig lawsUses utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, G.I.S. information, and various pipe and electronic locating equipmentUtilizes flags and/or paint to mark the location of underground utilitiesPrepares various reports, forms, and memos to document work completed, and problems encountered and/or resolvedTake pictures of utility line located for each 811 ticketInvestigates and prepares detailed written documentation on excavations that result in damage to underground utilitiesCandidates need to be comfortable with using Cell phone-based app to record locating marks for clients property for excavators and property owners. App holds photos and enables locators to complete all documents needed for locateOn-call rotationJOB REQUIREMENTSKnow best locate practices, procedures and 811 lawRead and interpret utility maps and as-built civil engineering drawingsMaintain cleanliness and good operating condition of all provided equipment and vehicleAbility to maintain a Tobacco free vehicleLocate underground utilities using multiple methods of locatingUnderstand and carry out written and oral instructionsMaintain small- to medium-sized equipment and trucksComplete paperwork and documentationCommunicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work directionAttention to DetailBe able to work in all weather conditionsWillingness to Travel (75% +)Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Able to pass a drug screenMust have valid Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a DOT physical certification.Must be available to work varying schedules and overtimeMaintains regular attendance and punctualityPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:Self-motivated and able to learn quicklyTeam oriented and have exemplary character.Safety focusedNORTHERN LIGHTS OFFERS:Competitive payPaid Holidays and Vacation Time.Affordable benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD and Life401(k) Plan – with match!