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About the Role
Northern Lights Locating and Inspection Inc is looking for Private 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!
Responsibilities
- Locate underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets per 811 dig laws
- Perform hand hole inspections and documentation
- GPS utility mapping
- Uses utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, G.I.S. information, and various pipe and electronic locating equipment
- Utilizes flags and/or paint to mark the location of underground utilities
- Prepares various reports, forms, and memos to document work completed, and problems encountered and/or resolved
- Take pictures of utility line located for each 811 ticket
- Investigates and prepares detailed written documentation on excavations that result in damage to underground utilities
- Candidates 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 locate
- On-call rotation
Requirements
- Know best locate practices, procedures and 811 law
- Read and interpret utility maps and as-built civil engineering drawings
- Maintain cleanliness and good operating condition of all provided equipment and vehicle
- Ability to maintain a Tobacco free vehicle
- Locate underground utilities using multiple methods of locating
- Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
- Maintain small- to medium-sized equipment and trucks
- Complete paperwork and documentation
- Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
- Attention to Detail
- Be able to work in all weather conditions
- Willingness to Travel (75% +)
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Able to pass a drug screen
- Must have valid Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a DOT physical certification
- Must be available to work varying schedules and overtime
- Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
Skills
- Utility Locating
- Hand Hole Inspection
- GPS Utility Mapping
- Utility Maps
- As-built Civil Engineering Drawings
- G.I.S. Information
- Pipe Locating Equipment
- Electronic Locating Equipment
- Flagging
- Painting
- Report Preparation
- Documentation
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
Location
- Austin, TX 78734
Work Type
- Full Time
- Employee
Experience Level
- 2 years Locator experience required
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
- Affordable benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD and Life
- 401(k) Plan – with match!
About the Company
- Northern Lights Locating and Inspection Inc