Field Locator , II

Overview

Job Title: Field Locator I, II

Primary

Location:

Memphis, TN

Employment Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

CNS, a Congruex Company, is looking for a Field Locator to join our construction team. Learn more about our operating unit at:

Who Is Congruex Congruex designs and builds broadband and wireless communications infrastructure. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

We deliver turn-key network solutions under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in-market construction operating units. Our vision is to be the best end-to-end provider of network services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do.

We are building tomorrow, together. Will you join us?

The Field Locator locates, identifies, and marks underground utilities using locating equipment, blueprints, and maps to protect the utilities from damage during excavation and construction.

• Receive work from dispatcher daily.
• Reads and understands job blueprints, work plans, and locate tickets noting existing utilities and other obstacles at the job site.
• Identifies and marks underground utilities using locating equipment, blueprints, and maps.
• Fill out necessary paperwork (JHA, dig form, etc).
• Gather correct construction and restoration materials and inspect crew truck daily.
• Determine utilities that must be potholed to achieve a safe bore path and pothole.
• Mix drilling fluid (mud) based on ground conditions observed when potholing.
• Plan bore and guide operator from entry pit to receive pit safely.
• Hook up correct package (set pulling eye in pipe, hook up swivel, shackle, etc).
• Watch pipe to make sure tailing are good and package is not under stress.
• Help sweep product into and set ped s.
• Help clean up and restore area.
• When filling out the JHA identify and make the team aware of people in the work area, traffic closer than 15’ from work area trip and fall hazards.
• Maintain locator and electronics.
• Determine passive traffic controls needed (cones).

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, and at least 1+ years experience.
• Must be available to work long periods including evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Working knowledge of blueprints, work plans, etc.
• Ability to use mapping tools and other location information along with locating equipment to locate underground utilities including telecommunications, electric power, gas, oil, water, sewer, and cable TV systems, telephone, correctly, safely, and efficiently.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.
• Ability to speak effectively with customers, supervisors, and other employees.
• Ability to use basic math to calculate footages, measurements, prices, time card, etc.
• Familiarity with construction terminology.
• Ability to do physical labor and digging.
• Ability to travel to job sites within an assigned area.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed. Possible evening and weekend work may be required as there may be call-outs.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to adhere to company policy, regulations, procedures, and principles.
• Possesses necessary computer skills and proficiency to receive, open, and close work tickets.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit
• Ability to use hands or feet
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs as needed
• Ability to maintain all safety expectations
• Works outdoors for extended periods
• Exposed to extreme weather conditions
• Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains
• Must be able to work at heights and/or confined spaces
• Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear

• Troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Ability to follow…