Damage Prevention Specialist Utility Locate (Cobb County)
About The Position
The Damage Prevention Specialist Utility Locate is responsible for accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines within Cobb County, Georgia, to prevent damage during excavation, ensure public safety, and maintain essential infrastructure. The role uses computer utility maps, mapping tools, location information, and specialized locating equipment to find underground cables, pipes, and other utilities. The technician marks utility locations with paint and flags and communicates relevant information to excavation personnel or appropriate authorities. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position. The work requires travel throughout an assigned geographic area, outdoor work in all weather conditions, and possible overtime and weekend work when duties cannot be completed during a normal schedule. Technicians may also respond to after-hours emergency call-outs according to the rotation schedule applicable to their assigned area. The position is based in the Cobb County, Georgia region, and applicants must reside there.
Requirements
- Must reside in the Cobb County, Georgia region.
- Must have a positive attitude.
- Must be able to use a computer.
- Must have a valid driver's license in the applicable state of employment.
- Must be able to work overtime when duties cannot be performed within a normal work schedule.
- Able to drive 50 to 200+ miles daily as required by the assigned geographic locating area.
- Able to stand and walk lengthy distances of 4–6 miles over uneven terrain.
- Able to sit for long periods while driving.
- Able to lift and/or move 50 pounds.
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Utility locating experience is preferred but not required.
- Utility construction experience is preferred but not required.
- Outdoor work experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Drive to sites for routine ticket requests, emergencies, and relocations.
- Use mapping tools, location information, and locating equipment to identify underground utilities, including electrical cables, gas lines, telephone lines, and other communication lines.
- Mark utility locations using paint and flags.
- Communicate relevant utility-location information to excavation personnel or other appropriate authorities.
- Respond to after-hours emergency call-outs according to the established rotation schedule, if applicable to the assigned area.
Benefits
- Company vehicle
- Wages on-demand (earned daily pay)
- Paid training
- Competitive wages
- Medical, vision, and dental plans
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Hourly increase of $0.50 after 60 days of employment and another $0.50 after 180 days of employment
- Other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
