What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Locator I position at McKim & Creed, Inc.?
OVERVIEW: Utility Locator I is an entry level position working on projects related to locating underground utilities and designating them with paint and flags to produce accurate field sketches of results for use by client.
During Your Work Day, You Will
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.
During Your Work Day, You Will
- Develop and utilize your learned skills by safe operation of field equipment to locate and mark underground utilities.
- Exercise extreme caution near or around any utility facility and follow all job site safety parameters.
- Assist with maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and work sites.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
- High School/GED or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to walk outdoors for long periods of time through all kinds of terrain, including urban, suburban, and rural locations, and working under adverse conditions (heat, cold, hills, swamps, wildlife & insects, high traffic areas).
- Able to lift 50 pounds, carry, and operate equipment as needed on the project.
- Available to travel daily; occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Work 50 hours during busy periods.
- Work unsupervised when required.
- Experience is welcomed, willing to train.
- Background & motor vehicle checks, and pre-employment drug screening are conditions of employment.
- Specialized training from a vo-tech school or Rod person/Instrument person experience a plus.
- Current Commercial Driver’s License is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
- Aligned to McKim & Creed’s Core Values.
- Sound functional/technical skills in the role.
- 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, early career professional program, online courses & more
- Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has communities we serve, which is most like a community you live in.
- Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way
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.