Utility Locate Service Technician- Suffolk

Description

As a Locate Technician, your primary responsibility will be to correctly, safely, and efficiently locate underground utilities. This role requires a solid work ethic, the ability to self-manage and a firm commitment to safety. You must also be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, walking significant distances each day and interacting with people in a friendly and professional manner.

• Learn technical material
• Organize & prioritize locate tickets to be completed during the work day
• Travel to assigned work site & perform locate, identify & mark underground facilities
• Understand & reference records, maps & prints to accurately locate underground facilities
• Utilize locating equipment & follow locating procedures to ensure accurate, quality locates
• Re-check records & verify marks for accuracy to avoid possible underground facility damage. Contact Supervisor when in need of assistance
• Ability to use laptop computer & company software to indicate time worked & identify underground facility located for billing purposes
• Take & process pictures of respective locates
• Check company vehicle, equipment & supplies before leaving for first locate on daily basis
• Ensure equipment is fully operational

• Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms up to 2/3rd of the time
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs
• Ability to talk and hear over 2/3rds of time
• Valid NYS Drivers License