What are the responsibilities and job description for the Damage Prevention Coordinator position at Memphis Light, Gas & Water (MLGW)?
Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Damage Prevention Coordinator to join our team and champion the safety and integrity of underground utility infrastructure. In this vital role, you will coordinate efforts to prevent damage to underground utilities by overseeing site assessments, utility locating, and communication with construction teams. Your expertise in land surveying, site plan interpretation, and utility marking will ensure that construction activities proceed safely and efficiently. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on community safety while working outdoors in dynamic environments.
Duties
- Conduct utility locating using ground-penetrating radar, utility locating devices, and vacuum excavation techniques to identify underground utilities accurately.
- Interpret construction plans, site plans, blueprints, schematics, and site drawings to determine the location of underground utilities and infrastructure.
- Operate company vehicles and field service equipment safely during outdoor work activities across various construction sites.
- Collaborate with service technicians, construction crews, and clients to communicate utility locations clearly and prevent damage during excavation or construction activities.
- Adhere strictly to safety protocols, including OSHA standards and company safety procedures, during all field operations.
- Utilize utility marking techniques to clearly delineate underground utilities for contractors and field teams.
- Assist in site plan interpretation and coordinate with project managers to ensure compliance with all relevant safety and construction standards.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a service technician or in a related field such as land surveying or utility locating.
- Strong knowledge of underground utilities, construction plans, blueprints, schematics, and site plan interpretation.
- Hands-on experience with ground-penetrating radar, utility locating devices, vacuum excavation for utility detection, and backhoe operation.
- Familiarity with the energy & utilities sector, including underground infrastructure installation and maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to operate company vehicles safely in outdoor environments; valid driver’s license required.
- Experience working on construction sites or in outdoor work environments with a focus on safety protocol adherence.
- Excellent client communication skills to relay technical information clearly and professionally.
- Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and construction plans accurately; experience with blueprint reading is essential.
- Knowledge of safety standards related to underground utility detection and construction activities.
Join us as a Damage Prevention Coordinator if you thrive in active outdoor roles where your technical skills help safeguard communities while supporting infrastructure development!
Pay: $52,700.00 - $63,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,700 - $63,600