Technician, Watch & Protect

wsb•Fargo, ND

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in utility locating, underground construction, pipeline operations, damage prevention, or a related field.
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
Proficiency in mobile technology (iPad) for reporting and documentation.
Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree
Experience working independently in outdoor field environments and managing multiple job sites preferred.
Knowledge of DataFi reporting tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor excavation activities to ensure work is performed safely and within established utility tolerance zones.
Verify the presence, accuracy, and adherence to utility locates prior to and during excavation activities.
Coordinate with contractors and excavators to schedule monitoring for high-risk or sensitive excavation work.
Identify potential conflicts between excavation activities and underground infrastructure and escalate concerns as appropriate.
Document field observations, findings, and compliance through photographs, written notes, and digital reporting systems.
Ensure excavation practices comply with applicable local, state, and utility-specific safety regulations, standards, and 811 requirements.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of excavation monitoring activities and site visits.
Communicate safety concerns, potential risks, and field issues to supervisors and relevant project stakeholders in a timely manner.
Participate in pre-construction meetings for high-risk excavation projects to review scope, utility conflicts, and safety protocols.
Serve as a field representative supporting damage prevention and excavation safety initiatives.
Positions self to access tools and materials in various locations.
Traverses job sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
Moves materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
Conducts visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
Ascends/descends into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection.
Perform other duties as assigned.