Utility Locator (Bryan, TX)

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. was created in March of 2001 to provide services to clients with a need to protect their utility networks. Not just a Paint and Flag service, Northern Lights delivers locating and inspection expertise that goes beyond that of traditional utility location. Northern Lights provides protection to our customers utility 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We have since expanded into Sewer Imaging, inspection, and locating sewer mains/laterals using the latest technology on the market. We also perform Inspection work/services on utility project throughout the United States.

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection Inc is looking for Utility Locators. We offer competitive pay, great benefits and a paid time off program. We focus on allowing our locators to run their area independently as needed but there is a support system in place for them as well. Please apply and join the Northern Lights Team!

NORTHERN LIGHTS UTILITY LOCATOR

STATUS: Full Time, Employee

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE : 2 years Locator experience required.

JOB SUMMARY:

- Locate underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets per 811 dig laws

- Uses utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, G.I.S. information, and various pipe and electronic locating equipment

- Utilizes flags and/or paint to mark the location of underground utilities

- Prepares various reports, forms, and memos to document work completed, and problems encountered and/or resolved

- Take pictures of utility line located for each 811 ticket

- Investigates and prepares detailed written documentation on excavations that result in damage to underground utilities

- Candidates need to be comfortable with using Cell phone-based app to record locating marks for clients property for excavators and property owners. App holds photos and enables locators to complete all documents needed for locate

- On-call rotation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Know best locate practices, procedures and 811 law

- Read and interpret utility maps and as-built civil engineering drawings

- Maintain cleanliness and good operating condition of all provided equipment and vehicle

- Ability to maintain a Tobacco free vehicle

- Locate underground utilities using multiple methods of locating

- Understand and carry out written and oral instructions

- Maintain small- to medium-sized equipment and trucks

- Complete paperwork and documentation

- Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

- Attention to Detail

- Be able to work in all weather conditions

- Willingness to Travel (75% +)

- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

- Able to pass a drug screen

- Must have valid Drivers License and the ability to obtain a DOT physical certification.

- Must be available to work varying schedules and overtime

- Maintains regular attendance and punctuality

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

- Self-motivated and able to learn quickly

- Team oriented and have exemplary character.

- Safety focused

NORTHERN LIGHTS OFFERS:

- Competitive pay

- Paid Holidays and Vacation Time.

- Affordable benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD and Life

- 401(k) Plan – with match!