Utility Locator

BKF Engineers is looking for a Utility Locator to join our Northern California team. In this role, you'll help identify and mark underground utilities at construction sites using specialized electronic equipment and utility maps. You'll work under the direction of a supervisor to ensure safe and accurate detection of utilities such as gas, electric, water, sewer, telecom, and more. Your work supports project planning and helps prevent damage during construction activities. Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Use lap top computer or other devices to receive, document and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours
• Read and interpret utility maps or prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities
• Use assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel, regarding underground facilities
• Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark under-ground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits
• Perform light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary
• Provide accurate documentation and or sketches related to all locates completed
• Receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements
• Be able to perform manhole entry using assigned equipment and safety devices
• Operate company vehicle in a safe manner, and maintain professional appearance
  
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or GED
• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record (MVR must be acceptable to BKF)
• Experience with utility location and underground utility systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following safety protocols in field environments
• Clear and professional communication skills, with a focus on accurate and thorough documentation
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain, during normal and after hours
• Willingness to undergo random drug testing in compliance with federal, state, and company guidelines
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Regularly be required to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, crouch, and kneel for extended periods
• Frequently be required to use hands and arms to operate locating equipment, tools, and measuring devices
• Occasionally be required to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• Be required to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and exposure to dust, noise, and uneven terrain
• Be required to enter confined spaces and work near active roadways and construction sites
• Have the visual acuity necessary to read maps, plans, and utility markings, and the manual dexterity to operate small tools and instruments
• Have the ability to walk several miles per day over varied surfaces to complete assigned locating duties
• Be able to hear and communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and the public in a variety of settings, including noisy environments
  
  

Work Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed outdoors, often in field conditions such as construction sites, easements, roadways, and undeveloped areas
• The employee may be exposed to moving vehicles, construction equipment, loud noise, dust, fumes, and varying weather conditions
• The position may require occasional evening, weekend, or overtime work depending on project needs
• Employees are expected to follow all company and safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as reflective vests, hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and boots
• Work may occasionally require travel between job sites using company or personal vehicles
  
  
  

Benefits

• The typical base salary range for this position is $59,000.00 - $123,000.00 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an hourly position paid bi-weekly
• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents
• Generous vacation and sick time packages
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here
  
  

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.