811 Utility Locator II - Gulf & Franklin Counties

OVERVIEW: Requiring 6-10 years of hands-on experience as a Utility Locator or a SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering) Technician, this 811 Utility Locator II will assist with 811 underground utility locating in Gulf and Franklin Counties. This position is for locators who can independently manage assigned tickets, troubleshoot nonroutine conditions, maintain accurate documentation, and provide practical assistance to less-experienced teammates. ~ This is a single-utility locating position. Your assignment will remain dedicated to one utility; additional utility types will not be added to your workload. This is a field-based position with local daily travel and scheduled emergency/on-call coverage.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Independently review 811 ticket instructions, excavation limits, utility maps, and available records to plan assigned locating work.
• Select and apply appropriate electromagnetic locating methods within your training and authorization. Verify indications and recognize interference, conflicting information, and other limitations.
• Locate and accurately mark the assigned underground utility.
• Troubleshoot nonroutine locating conditions and request supervisor or technical assistance when uncertainty remains. Escalate conditions that prevent a supported mark, clearance, or completion.
• Manage assigned tickets by due time, travel, field conditions, and required service commitments while maintaining safe, accurate work.
• Maintain clear notes, required post-locate photographs, accurate positive responses, and complete ticket records in the assigned system.
• Communicate field issues, access restrictions, delays, and service needs to the appropriate supervisor, coordinator, excavator, or client representative.
• Assist less-experienced locators with approved methods, documentation, and field questions. Share useful practices and provide feedback through the Field Supervisor.
• Support field reviews, damage or near-miss fact gathering, and corrective actions as assigned. Preserve relevant records and report facts accurately.
• Complete daily safety requirements, maintain equipment readiness, and participate in scheduled emergency/on-call coverage.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Six to ten years of hands-on underground utility locating experience.
• Demonstrated ability to complete assigned locates independently, interpret ticket instructions and maps, and recognize the limits of available locating evidence.
• Working knowledge of electromagnetic locating receivers and transmitters, troubleshooting methods, positive responses, and 811 ticket documentation.
• Ability to manage assigned priorities, communicate service risks, and seek assistance before uncertainty becomes a quality or safety issue.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assist developing locators while following established company and client methods.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly with coworkers, supervisors, excavators, property owners, and client representatives.
• Ability to use mobile devices, email, and assigned ticket-management applications, with training provided as needed.
• Ability to travel locally each workday throughout the assigned service area and meet the assigned work schedule, including overtime and scheduled emergency/on-call coverage; occasional overnight travel will be required.
• Work 50 or more hours during busy periods, as required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, carry, and operate equipment as needed on the project.
• Ability to perform the essential outdoor field duties, including walking on uneven terrain, working in varying weather, and carrying and operating locating equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record, with successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Hands-on underground electric power locating experience.
• Experience locating multiple utility types and resolving difficult or conflicting field conditions.
• Experience with UtiliSphere or comparable 811 ticket-management systems.
• Examples of improving locating quality, helping another locator develop, and producing complete, useful field records.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License is a plus.
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with 811 ticket managing.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s core values and culture.

 WHAT WE OFFER: Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, you will be joining a company that puts its employees first. Here are a few compelling reasons to join the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): ALL employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programs
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on communities we serve, which is most likely a community you live in.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, McKim & Creed is where you want to be.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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