Distribution Line Locator

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation•West Palm Beach, FL

70d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for locating and identifying underground company facilities, performing leak surveys, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The Distribution Line Locator will utilize various tools and equipment to accurately perform their duties and interact with customers.

Requirements

Must have a valid Class “E” Florida Driver’s License and be capable of driving Company vehicles.
Must be able to read street maps and travel to dispatched locations and utilize mobile telephone, tablet and or computer.
Must be capable and willing to obtain certification to render first aid, and artificial resuscitation, etc.
Must be able to write, print and make clear legible drawings and or written records of work operations.
Must be in good physical condition, have adequate hearing, eyesight and sense of smell.
Must be able to read at a normal comprehensive level and be able to read distribution drawing, maps and records.
Must possess tact and suitable personality for customer contact.
Must be willing and able to work overtime as required.
Must be capable to identify meters, regulators, tanks and other aboveground Company facilities.
Must be capable of using all types of equipment and instruments to accurately locate and identify Company subsurface structures.
Must be capable to take basic cathodic protection readings.
Must become familiar with Company’s policies, practices and procedures.
Must become familiar with Federal, State and Local Rules and Regulations applicable to this position.
Must be able to pass the HM-126F requirements associated with this position.
Must be able to pass all assigned Operator Qualification tests.

Nice To Haves

Must participate in Company training programs.
Must be able to perform leak surveys, however, the primary role of the Distribution Line Locator is to do line locates.

Responsibilities

Drive Company vehicles.
Participate in Company training programs.
Read street maps and travel to dispatched locations.
Utilize mobile telephone, tablet, and/or computer.
Obtain certification to render first aid and artificial resuscitation.
Write, print, and make clear legible drawings and/or written records of work operations.
Read distribution drawings, maps, and records.
Make customer contact.
Work overtime as required.
Identify meters, regulators, tanks, and other aboveground Company facilities.
Use all types of equipment and instruments to accurately locate and identify Company subsurface structures.
Take basic cathodic protection readings.
Become familiar with Company’s policies, practices, and procedures.
Become familiar with Federal, State, and Local Rules and Regulations applicable to this position.
Pass the HM-126F requirements.
Pass all assigned Operator Qualification tests.
Perform leak surveys.
Perform line locates.