Utility Locator, Lexington

Fishel Co; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401k

Profit sharing plan

Job summary

A leading utility construction company in Lexington, KY is seeking qualified Underground Utility Locators. The role involves marking underground utilities, managing work orders, and engaging in various outdoor activities under different weather conditions. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience, preferably hold a CDL-A, and enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 1+ year related experience preferred.
• Valid CDL-A is highly desirable.
• Prior utility construction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use locating equipment to mark underground utilities.
• Drive to various job sites using GPS or maps.
• Communicate with excavators regarding underground facilities.
• Work outdoors in all weather; communicate with excavators and crew per safety practices.

Skills

Utility locating

Operating GPS devices

Communication skills

Tools

Locating equipment

Laptop computer

Job description

Description

Team Fishel, the Best Choice in Utility Construction, is hiring qualified Underground Utility Locators who will manage changing work areas to mark underground utilities at various construction job sites for damage prevention. This is an excellent opportunity in our Lexington, KY location.

Responsibilities

• Technicians use locating equipment by holding a receiver weighing up to 5 pounds.
• You will drive from job to job using a map and/or GPS device; utilize a laptop computer for reading and interpreting utility maps, managing work orders, and documenting and sketching what markings were placed for the work order.
• Walk on all types of terrain (grass, gravel, dirt and roadways).
• Work outside in all weather conditions; use assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators and company personnel regarding underground facilities while utilizing industry safety practices.
• Technicians are required to enter confined spaces, remove and replace manhole lids weighing up to 150 pounds in order to properly locate buried utility lines; squat, kneel, use hands and fingers to push buttons, hold the locator and swing back and forth repeatedly while holding a paint stick in the other hand for marking ground and roadways up to 8 hours a day.

Requirements

• 1+ year related experience preferred
• Candidates that hold a valid CDL-A are highly desirable
• Prior utility construction experience is a plus
• For more information, you may call 502-276-2879.

Company and Benefits

Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan!

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Team Fishel is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran.

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