Utility Locator

Job Duties (including but not limited to)

• Respond to locate requests within the legal time limit.
• Schedule and monitor line crossings/excavations to ensure integrity of utilities is kept.
• Complete required paperwork for locates and line crossings / excavations.
• Report any/all One-Call violations to Supervisor.
• Document and educate third party contractors in violation of One-Call Law.
• Perform all tasks pertaining to line crossing:
  • Determine crossing location by referencing maps
  • Contact excavating contractor to review crossing
  • Use line locator to locate line, probe and stake line
  • Monitor/inspect actual line crossing and complete crossing report.
• Take appropriate measures (e.g. awareness follow-up procedures/cease digging) to ensure the integrity of the pipeline during abnormal right-of-way (ROW) conditions (any excavation near the line) and follow up with supervisor.
• Perform all tasks pertaining to pipeline repair, pipeline integrity and line crossings/excavations using appropriate company procedures.
• Monitor/inspect HydroVac exposure of utilities, when required.
• Ensure right-of-way (ROW) signage/markings meet company requirements.
• Resolve conflicts, questions, or concerns that arise through the Wyoming One-Call System.
• Respond to questions excavators might have during and prior to excavation.
• Participate in excavation incident and line strike investigations.
• Assist with implementation of corrective actions from investigations.
• Enforce companies’ excavation and one call policies, including stopping work if an excavator does not meet all requirements.
• Maintain (clean/inspect) company vehicle and equipment.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to type, write, drive, stand, walk or crouch in a field environment
• Must occasionally lift and/or move manhole covers or similar items weighing /- 50 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and distance vision

Requirements

• 1 year of verifiable utility locating experience is preferred
• Must be organized with an attention to detail
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic understanding and use of computers
• Valid driver’s license with clean motor vehicle record
• Effective at coordinating job details with others (multitasking)
• Good communications and people skills
• Knowledge of pipeline systems and safety is preferred

Qualifications

Before the end of the 90 day training period the employee must obtain the following:

• Department of Transportation Operator Qualifications (OQs) on all required covered tasks prior to performing work independently
• PEC Premiere Basic Orientation
• SafeLandUSA Certification
• First-Aid/CPR Certification
• Utility Locator Certification
• Contracted companies’ orientations