Utility Locator

Bristol, VA

Are you a problem-solver with a knack for efficiency? At Point Broadband, we’re looking for a dedicated Utility Locator to help streamline our processes and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. At Point Broadband, we are proud to provide exceptional broadband services to rural communities and small towns. If you’re detail-oriented, proactive and ready to make an impact in the fast-paced world of broadband, bring your skills to a team that's shaping the future of connectivity!

Summary

This position is responsible for identifying and marking the location of underground telecom infrastructure, to prevent damage during excavation or construction activities. This role involves reading and interpreting utility maps and construction drawings, using electromagnetic and GPS-based locating equipment, and adhering to safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed below:

• Receive utility tickets daily, schedule, locate and mark Point Broadband Underground Facilities.
• Notify vendor, via internet, daily, that facilities have been marked or located.
• Respond quickly to Emergency Locates.
• Assist Point Broadband crews in locating underground facilities.
• Meet with excavators, as required, to assist with facilities marking, identification and location/depth.
• Read and understand utility maps, prints, and aerial imagery to assist in identification of underground facilities.
• Prioritize work activities by reviewing all locate requests to determine travel route and timelines.
• Operate handheld detection equipment in the designed manner.
• Periodically remove and replace manhole lids, weighing between 100- and 300-pounds, using a manhole cover removal tool.
• Mark the location of underground facilities on roadways, private property, and other locations, as appropriate and needed, using required spray paints, flags and other equipment.
• Accurately and consistently wear safety gear, and operate safety equipment, provided.
• Daily contact with utility managers, crews, homeowners, and contractors discussing locate issues.
• Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, and completeness of documentation.
• Convert data collected from field operations into GIS database with proper and accurate spatial location.
• Operate handheld GPS units in the designed manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in operating underground locating equipment (preferred but not necessary).
• Must have a valid driver’s license, drive extensively, and get in-and-out of vehicle repeatedly.
• Must be able to distinguish between utility color codes (American Public Works Association Uniform Color Codes for temporary marking of underground utilities) used to identify existing underground utilities.
• Demonstrate understanding of local utility system.
• Demonstrate good time management skills to plan and accomplish assigned workload.
• Must have solid verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently and professionally in a diverse and stressful environment.
• Complete and document work activities using laptop computer and transmit completed tickets on a timely basis to the company's mainframe.
• Good communications skills with managers, contractors, utility representatives and homeowners.
  
  

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to talk, hear, and communicate effectively.
• Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, climb and perform all other physical movements necessary to the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to work in all types of terrain and hazards (grass, gravel, ditches, etc.), all types of environments (construction sites, highways, industrial, private property, etc.) and all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to periodically lift items up to 100 pounds.
• Regularly required to work on-call hours and some overnight travel.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical (3 plans to choose from), Dental and Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life as well as Voluntary policies
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid Time Off
• Share the Care Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Cell Phone Allowance *Applicable by Position*
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Discounted Broadband Services *Where Applicable*