Line Locator I

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation•Salisbury, DE

10d•$48,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Locator I is responsible for understanding laws regulating the One Call System and company policies and procedures for locating gas distribution lines, and for accurately and promptly locating Chesapeake Utilities Corporation facilities. The role maintains positive relationships with contractors, excavators, customers, and location requesters, understands their needs and expectations, and performs work to meet those expectations while representing the company's mission, vision, and values. Most work is field-based, with substantial time spent in a vehicle and along pipelines. The position involves reviewing and prioritizing locate tickets, completing locates and follow-up communications, coordinating with internal departments and outside contractors, and maintaining records. The employee must be able to receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after-hours periods within established time requirements.

Requirements

General knowledge of state and company damage prevention regulations.
Knowledge of Basic Utility Construction Standards.
Knowledge of area maps, blueprints, computer mapping databases, and other location information.
Ability to complete the company's locator training program and pass applicable written and field tests.
General computer skills for ticket management and ticket checks.
Ability to receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after-hours periods within established time requirements.
Ability to use locating equipment and mark underground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
Troubleshooting skills for untoneable locates.
Ability to report and document trouble or untoneable locates.
Ability to develop general knowledge of electronic system maps.

Responsibilities

Perform line location requests, including reviewing and prioritizing tickets.
Complete timely and accurate locates, callbacks, positive ticket checks, and/or fax documents to location requesters.
Contact and cooperate with employees in other departments and outside contractors to obtain information needed to complete locate requests and ensure construction near pipelines follows company policies and procedures.
File and maintain records of locates and standby activity.
Attend One Call System meetings as directed.
Communicate relevant natural gas location information to excavation personnel or appropriate authorities.
Attend coordination meetings at project sites to discuss and plan further or complex excavation work.
Use locating equipment to locate and mark underground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
Troubleshoot untoneable locates and report and document any such issues.
Receive, document, and close out excavation notices during normal and after-hours periods in accordance with established time requirements.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangement
Competitive base salary
Opportunities for career growth
Cooperative, supportive, and empowered team atmosphere
Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
Monthly recognition events
Wellness initiatives and community events
Customizable benefit packages, including 401(k), medical, dental, and life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Compensated volunteer hours
Paid time off, holidays, and a separate bank of sick time