Line Locate Technician | Rochester, NY (DOT)

ACRT•Churchville, NY

23h•$25•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Locator Technician reports to the Project Manager at Bermex . This position play s a key role in detecting and locating underground utility lines and pipes . This position also requires high physic al activity , excellent attention to detail , and exceptional flexibility day to day .

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
No experience necessary , e mployees will be trained.
Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training.
Mus t posse ss a valid driver’s license
A bility to multi-task , and work independently a nd as a team
Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and scheduling
Adequate time management skills to finish work in a timely manner
Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers
Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner
Excellent attention to detail for problem solving and finding
Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions, accordingly

Nice To Haves

High School D iploma or GED
1 or more years of e xperience in line locating

Responsibilities

Receive work tickets from the 811 system
Read and interpret utility maps showing underground utilities
U se magnetic sensing equipment and maps (Sure-Lock Utility Pro) to identify the location of underground utility lines and pipes
Use c olor coded spray paint is used to mark the location and type (Electric, water, gas, telephone, etc.) of underground line
Work in various weather conditions and us e shovels necessary to pin-point the location of underground utilities
Follow strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines for Utility Line Marking
Provide records of work performed using a digital camera and laptop
Participate in safety meetings
Provide timely reports and documentation to management per procedures
Escalate issues and questions to Supervisor per procedures
Report customer, equipment and vehicle issues immediately
Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
P rovide general information about utility lines or pipes to customers, when applicable
Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options
Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Wedding Day
Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY)
Company vehicle (for all driver-based positions)
Gas card for company vehicle (if applicable)
Company provided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)
B oot allowance from approved vendors
Daily per diem for travel-based positions