Line Locator/Sr. Line Locator
About The Position
The Line Locator locates and marks underground facilities to prevent damage by excavating contractors and other individuals. The role documents and completes locate requests in the Ticket Management System, maintains accurate work records, and reports unusual facilities, operations, or equipment problems to a supervisor. It investigates mapping records to help keep utility-line information accurate and current, and coordinates with NMGC team members and outside contractors on difficult locate requests. The role may approve work plans for large projects and represent NMGC at area conferences when needed. The Line Locator responds to damage incidents, investigates their causes, and documents findings to improve safety and compliance. The position maintains and calibrates locating equipment, follows safe work practices, and may inspect or repair damaged pipeline coating and tracer wire. The employee also develops knowledge of other utilities' underground and field construction practices through training, experience, and collaboration. Senior-level employees perform these entry-level duties along with additional responsibilities. The successful candidate must live within 30 minutes of the Albuquerque Gas Service Center. Work is performed in a field environment and may involve overtime, on-call duty, emergency response, various job sites, out-of-town work, or extended periods at remote locations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Line Locator: 1 year of experience related to underground utility line locating and/or damage prevention.
- Senior Line Locator: 4 years of experience related to underground utility line locating and/or damage prevention.
- Must live within 30 minutes of the Albuquerque Gas Service Center.
- Ability to work in a field environment and, as needed, work overtime or on call, respond to emergencies, and work at various or remote job sites, including out of town or for extended periods.
- Regularly able to walk, sit, and stand for up to two-thirds of the time; manual dexterity and ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, talk, and listen.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Locate and mark underground facilities to prevent damage from excavation.
- Document and complete locate requests using the Ticket Management System; maintain accurate work records and report unusual facilities, operations, or equipment problems to a supervisor.
- Troubleshoot and investigate mapping records to ensure utility-line information is accurate and up to date.
- Coordinate with NMGC team members and outside contractors to complete difficult locate requests.
- May approve work plans for large projects and represent NMGC at area conferences when needed.
- Respond to damage incidents, investigate their causes, and document findings to improve prevention and compliance.
- Use proper traffic control devices during investigations and follow safety practices.
- Learn about other utilities' underground and field construction practices through training, experience, and collaboration.
- Maintain and calibrate locating equipment and work safely to avoid accidents and injuries.
- Inspect and, as needed, repair damaged pipeline coating and tracer wire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
