What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Line Locator position at YMC Young Management & Consulting?
- UtiliQuest is now hiring experienced Utility Line Locators and those wishing to start a new career!
- Entry level roles for those with related industry experience (such as construction, landscaping, pest control and military veterans)
- 100% Paid Training
- Company laptop, phone and equipment
- Company Vehicle and fuel card
- Work boot voucher (Red Wing)
- Advancement opportunities and career growth
- Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
- Use a lap-top computer or other devices to receive, document and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours.
- Read and interpret utility maps / prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
- Use assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel, regarding underground facilities.
- Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark under-ground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
- Perform light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary.
- Provide accurate documentation and or sketches related to all locates completed.
- Receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements.
- Operate company vehicles in a safe manner and maintain a professional appearance
- Be able to perform manhole entry using assigned equipment and safety devices
- Perform work in all weather conditions, during normal and after hours.
- Regular use of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools
- Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist; standing and or walking for extended periods of time
- Ability to carry 3-5 lb electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 50 pounds or lifting in excess of 50 lbs with tool aids.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information
- The employee shall follow all safety rules at all times.
- Will need to have the ability to work a flexible schedule (some evenings and weekends) as ticket/production load requires.
- Employee will respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotation
Qualifications
Qualifications
- You are at least 18 years old
- You are authorized to work in the United States for this company
- High School Diploma, GED equivalent, relevant work experience, or a combination of education and work experience preferred
- Valid State driver's license (cannot be considered Provisional), including an MVR record that is deemed acceptable by the company.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment requirements
- Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment. (shovels, screw drivers, wrenches, and ped keys etc.)
- Ability to carry 3-5 lb electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 50 pounds or lifting in excess of 50 lbs with tool aids.