Locate Technician - Fluvanna, VA

Pro-Pipe,Inc • Palmyra, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Benchmark, a division of National Underground Group, provides damage-prevention solutions to utility companies and municipalities, as well as private utility-locating services to homeowners and contractors. The Locate Technician helps prevent damage to underground utilities by locating and marking facilities before excavation. The role involves using technical equipment, interpreting work orders and maps, communicating with customers and excavation crews, and working independently in outdoor settings. Locator certification requires instructor-led training. The position may require work before or after normal business hours when on call. Salary is $20–$26 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn and complete instructor-led training required for locator certification.
• Ability to drive local roads, work outdoors, and operate independently.
• Ability to perform locate duties before or after normal business hours when on call.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to access restricted or controlled areas, such as federal installations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to use a computer to complete documentation and send and receive email.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk on varied terrain, including grass, ditches, wooded areas, and gravel, around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial, and rural areas in varied weather conditions.
• May need to walk up to five miles in one day, several times a week.

Responsibilities

• Use mechanical and technical equipment to accurately locate underground telephone, electrical, cable television, gas, fiber-optic, water, and sewer facilities.
• Communicate daily with managers, excavation crews, and homeowners about locate issues.
• Interpret job-order tickets and respond appropriately to support customer satisfaction.
• Read maps and blueprints to accurately locate utilities.
• Determine efficient routes to locate sites in rural and urban areas.
• Remove and replace manhole lids.

Benefits

• Competitive time-off plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance available.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Bonus opportunity based on personal and company performance.
• Career training and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed