Line Locator I

CUC Corporate Brand•Dover, DE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for knowing and understanding laws regulating One Call System and Company policies and procedures regarding the location of gas distribution lines. The role involves accurate and timely location of CUC facilities, creating and maintaining positive rapport with contractors, excavators, customers, and location requesters. It requires understanding customer needs, concerns, and expectations, and performing work duties to meet those expectations. The Line Locator I is also responsible for exhibiting Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's Mission, Vision, and Values in interactions with external parties, internal departments, and co-workers.

Requirements

General knowledge of State and Company damage prevention regulations.
Knowledge of Basic Utility Construction Standards.
Knowledge of area maps, blueprints, computer mapping database, and other location information.
Knowledge of Electronic locating equipment to locate gas lines and update record field findings.
General knowledge of natural gas locations and ability to communicate other relevant information to excavation personnel or other appropriate authorities.
Ability to attend coordination meetings at project sites to discuss and plan any further or complex excavation work.
Ability to complete the company’s locator training program and pass applicable written and field tests.
Ability to establish general knowledge with computer skills (ticket management and ticket check) to receive, document, and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours.
Ability to receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements.
Ability to perform work duties with various types of equipment used for locating (RD, Metro tech, pipe horn, electronic potential meter, etc.) to locate and mark underground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
Ability in performing troubleshooting skills for "Untoneable" locates.
Ability to report and document any trouble or "Untoneable locates".
Ability to develop general knowledge with electronic system maps.

Responsibilities

Performing line location requests, including ticket review and prioritization.
Performing timely and accurate locates, including callbacks, positive ticket check, and/or faxing documents back to location requesters.
Contacting and cooperating with employees in other departments and outside contractors to obtain necessary information to complete locate requests and ensure construction near pipeline meets Company policies and procedures.
Filing and maintaining records of locates and standby activity.
Attending one-call system meetings as directed.