Locator (Indianapolis, IN) No Experience Required

NORTHERN LIGHTS & JDH CONTRACTING•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. is hiring a full-time Utility Locator for its Locate Services Division in West Indianapolis, Indiana. The company provides utility locating and inspection services to protect customer utility networks, including locating underground utilities and sewer mains and laterals. The Locator identifies underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets and applicable dig laws. The role uses utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, GIS information, and pipe and electronic locating equipment. Locators mark utility locations with flags and/or paint, document completed work and issues, photograph located lines for each ticket, and investigate and prepare written documentation about excavations that damage underground utilities. The role also uses a cell-phone-based app to record locating marks, photos, and required documents. An on-call rotation is included.

Requirements

Know utility locating best practices, procedures, and 811 law.
Read and interpret utility maps and as-built civil engineering drawings.
Locate underground utilities using multiple methods.
Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Complete paperwork and documentation.
Communicate and use interpersonal skills to exchange information and receive work direction.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Be able to work in all weather conditions.
Be willing to travel 75% or more.
Have excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Pass a drug screen.
Have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain DOT physical certification.
Be available to work varying schedules and overtime.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Be self-motivated and able to learn quickly.
Be team-oriented, have exemplary character, and be safety-focused.
Maintain a tobacco-free vehicle.

Responsibilities

Locate underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets and 811 dig laws.
Use utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, GIS information, and pipe and electronic locating equipment.
Mark underground utility locations with flags and/or paint.
Prepare reports, forms, and memos documenting completed work and problems encountered or resolved.
Take pictures of located utility lines for each 811 ticket.
Investigate and prepare detailed written documentation about excavations that damage underground utilities.
Use a cell-phone-based app to record locating marks, photos, and required documentation.
Maintain provided equipment and vehicles in clean, good operating condition.
Maintain small- to medium-sized equipment and trucks.
Participate in an on-call rotation.