Line Locator I

CUC Corporate Brand•Salisbury, MD

9d•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 builds positive working relationships with contractors, excavators, customers, and location requesters; understands customer needs and expectations; and performs duties to meet those expectations while representing the company’s mission, vision, and values. The position performs and manages locate requests, documents locate and standby activity, and coordinates with internal departments and outside contractors to support safe construction near pipelines. Most work is field-based, with substantial time spent in a vehicle and along pipelines.

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.
Knowledge of natural gas locations and the ability to communicate relevant information to excavation personnel or appropriate authorities.
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 in accordance with established time requirements.
Ability to operate locating equipment, including RD, Metro tech, pipe horn, and electronic potential meter, and locate and mark underground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
Troubleshooting skills for untoneable locates and ability to report and document these issues.
Ability to develop general knowledge of electronic system maps.

Responsibilities

Review and prioritize line-location tickets and perform locate requests.
Perform accurate and timely locates, including callbacks, positive ticket checks, and faxing documents to location requesters when needed.
Contact and cooperate with employees in other departments and outside contractors to gather information 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 natural-gas location information and other relevant details to excavation personnel or appropriate authorities.
Attend project-site coordination meetings to discuss and plan further or complex excavation work.
Receive, document, and close out excavation notices during normal and after-hours periods, within established time requirements.
Troubleshoot and report/document untoneable locates.
Update records with field findings.
Represent the company’s mission, vision, and values in interactions with customers, agencies, vendors, internal departments, and coworkers.