Utility Locator - Fairfax County, VA

One Call Concepts Locating Services, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

One Call Concepts Locating Services, Inc. is seeking a dependable utility locator to mark underground facilities and respond to marking requests. You will work outdoors in all weather, using a laptop to access tickets and utility records, and you will be trained on our in-house procedures.

The role includes a daily 7 AM start, 4 PM finish, and participation in a 24-hour on-call rotation. Training is provided, and a company vehicle is provided for home daily.

Qualifications

• Reading comprehension required.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with computers.

Responsibilities

• Respond to utility marking requests via VA811 for utility customers.
• Interact daily with homeowners, excavators, and utility personnel.
• Access marking requests through a laptop and interpret utility records.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Dependable

Tools

Computer familiarity

Job description

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Minimum Requirements: A strong work ethic, ability to come to work everyday, ability to take direction and training.

Paid training will be provided.

Seeking quality minded, driven individuals with:

• Acceptable Driving Record
• A Background Check will be conducted prior to employment
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Able to work outside in all weather.
• Familiarity with computers.
• Able to navigate a computer file system.
• Reading comprehension skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Able to participate in a 24 hour, On-Call rotation.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize work and meet daily deadlines.
• Successfully complete our in-house training program.
• Able to walk on varying terrain, to include roadside and construction areas.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally to access manholes and valve pits.

Work Description:

Work hours are 7 AM - till approx. 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend and After Hours work will be required as needed.

Will work independently throughout the day.

Utility locating technicians will be tasked to respond to utility marking requests (tickets) sent to One Call Concepts Locating Services, Inc. via the State One Call System (VA811), on the behalf of our utility customers.

Daily interaction with homeowners, excavators and utility personnel.

Locators will access the marking requests via an internet enabled laptop computer.

Records/plans for facilities owned by the utility owner will be accessed on the laptop. Locators will interpret the records and use utility locating equipment to accurately mark the horizontal location of the underground facilities.

Proper documentation of the performed marking will be entered into the online ticket management system.

Additionally, the locator will be required to adhere to company policies and customer regulations.

Compensation:

• Wages will be based on individual experience, with Medical and Dental Insurance provided after 90 days, for those without previous experience.
• Company vehicle to take home daily.
• Bonus programs are in place that can increase a locator's earnings by $2000 annually.
• 401K participation is available after 90 days of continuous service.

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes

Typical end time:

• 4PM

Typical start time:

• 7AM

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A "Fair Chance" job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Salary:

$18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Job Type:

Full-time