What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Utility Coordinator position at Vertical Earth Inc.?
The Assistant Utility Coordinator will be involved in a broad range of utility coordination activities to support the Utility Manager and Utility Coordinator as needed. The Assistant Utility Coordinator will split time between the field and office. Their primary responsibility will be to track utility relocation progress in the field and monitor utility locates to ensure safe digging across transportation and civil projects.
VE is willing to train the right candidate. While experience is certainly preferred, a willingness to learn and a strong work ethic will be given priority. This is a great entry level opportunity to join an established company in the construction industry with opportunities for future growth and advancement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate utility conflict identification and utility relocation activities for transportation, civil, and structures projects.
- Review design plans to determine utility conflicts
- Submit and manage utility locate requests through 811 and coordinate subsurface utility investigations.
- Monitor utility relocation schedules and ensure utility owners meet project milestones.
- Prepare utility conflict summaries, status reports, meeting minutes, and coordination documentation.
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation related to utility coordination efforts.
- Assist with acquiring and maintaining hydrant water meter rentals.
- Become reasonably proficient with locating equipment to assist crews with locating private utilities.
- Assist with training employees and creating a culture of Safe Digging.
- Assist with utility strike response, when necessary
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to learn quickly
- Strong work ethic
- Driver’s license with clean driving record
- Proficiency with technology
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time and walk long distances on jobsites
- Ability to complete assigned tasks without constant supervision
- At least 21 years of age
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with 811 utility locate processes and subsurface utility engineering (SUE)
- practices.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a construction related field preferred.
- Previous experience with construction, utilities, or locating is a plus
We are a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26