Position Overview

Davey Resource Group (DRG) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Utility Locator to join our team. As a Utility Locator, you will be responsible for locating and marking underground utility lines to ensure their safety and prevent damage during construction or excavation projects.

This is a vital role in ensuring the integrity of utility systems and the safety of workers.

Job Duties

• Utilize client work prints and electromagnetic locate equipment to safely and accurately locate underground fiber and copper facilities.
• Collaborate with the DRG operations team and underground subcontractors to schedule locates in KY and GA, and be flexible to travel between both locations.
• Maintain accurate records of utility locations to include redlines and photographs.
• Conduct a safety assessment at each job site to identify potential hazards or issues.
• Must be able to speak in depth to the concepts and methodologies of precision electromagnetic locating, and be highly proficient in utilizing equipment provided by DRG
• May perform other fiber construction operational duties as assigned, to include working with an aerial placement crew.

Requirements

• Ability to travel for work
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
• High level of integrity, honesty, and professionalism
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, bend, reach and to move or carry items weighing up to 25 lbs
• Proficient use of field-based computers and tablets
• Ability to proficiently use a handheld / backpack GPS unit and locate utility poles and underground utility lines accurately
• Knowledge of Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Presentations, Forms)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access)
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings related to utility systems
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and in various hours of the day or night and holidays as required
• Electric utility and telecommunications experience required

Additional Information

The ideal candidate would be comfortable with traveling from location to location within the client’s service territory.

Candidates must be comfortable working full time with a minimum of 40 - 45 hours per week. Compensation based on experience.

DRG offers excellent benefits including : health, dental, vision and life insurance. Phone reimbursement and use of company vehicle.

Vacation Pay, Company stock and 401-K eligibility after 1 year. Continual training and development offered. Pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle records screen, criminal background screen, and Social Security # verification required.

Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. DRG is Employee Owned. We encourage you to take ownership of your future.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.

S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one.

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels.

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Job Type : Full Time

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Davey is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers all qualified employees and applicants for all positions regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state, or local law.

It is our mandate that all matters related to the terms and conditions of employment and all treatment on the job be free of discrimination.

In addition, harassment based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.

To preview Davey’s relevant EO / AA plan, please submit a written request to : The Davey Tree Expert Company, Attn : HR, 1500 N.

Mantua Street, Kent, Ohio 44240.

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Last updated : 2024-04-30