Utility Locator / Damage Prevention Specialist

Gdbgeospatial; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Damage Prevention Specialist, where your role is crucial in ensuring safe digging practices and protecting infrastructure. You will work outdoors, visiting job sites to liaise with contractors and homeowners, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and efficiency of utility operations while enjoying a supportive work environment that values professional development and work-life balance. If you are passionate about safety and have a knack for communication, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Free Vision and Dental Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Rewards

Professional Development Programs

Company-Sponsored Events

Free Office Snacks

Qualifications

• Experience with locating gas utilities is highly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and pass MVR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison to homeowners and contractors regarding safe dig practices.
• Perform quality checks on utility markings and complete documentation.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Gas Utilities Locating

Safe Dig Practices

Education

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Company Vehicle

Job description

Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services (MGS) framework. As North America's premiere MGS company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

The nature of this role is to help prevent damages. The Damage Prevention Specialist works as a liaison to the homeowner and/or contractor and the gas company.

• Practice safe dig practices in accordance to 811 dig law
• Visit active job sites in a company provided vehicle to communicate to contractors or homeowners about safe dig practices in accordance to 811 dig law
• Facilitate gas marking corrections and updates as needed
• Provide quality checks on utility markings
• Accurately complete detailed documentation of daily activities
• Assist in identifying marked utilities, structures and maps and in the field
• Perform operator level maintenance on assigned company tools and equipment as required
• Other tasks as assigned

What You Bring to SAM

• Experience with locating gas utilities highly preferred
• Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the company MVR requirements, clean background check and drug screening
• Work outdoors under the full range of weather conditions typically experienced throughout all seasons of the year
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
• Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.