Utility Locator/Damage Prevention Specialist
SAM, LLC•Westerville, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Damage Prevention Specialist plays a critical role in preventing utility damages by serving as a liaison between homeowners, contractors, and the gas utility. This position promotes safe excavation practices, ensures accurate utility markings, and supports compliance with state 811 dig laws.
Requirements
- Experience with locating gas utilities highly preferred
- Valid driver's license
- Work outdoors under the full range of weather conditions typically experienced throughout all seasons of the year
- Proficient communication verbal and written communication
Responsibilities
- Promote and enforce safe digging practices in accordance with state 811 dig laws
- Visit active job sites using a company-provided vehicle to communicate with contractors and homeowners regarding safe excavation procedures
- Coordinate and facilitate corrections or updates to gas utility markings as needed
- Perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of utility markings
- Accurately document daily activities, observations, and field findings
- Assist with identifying marked utilities, structures, and map information in the field
- Perform operator-level maintenance on assigned company tools and equipment
- Complete other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date
- Free Vision + Dental plans for employees
- company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans)
- SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
- Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K
- Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match
- tuition reimbursement
- optional cellphone stipend
- Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays
- parental leave to support families
- Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications
- Project Manager Business Academy
- CAD Training Program
- Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins
- SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development
- Milestone Anniversary Recognition
- SAMbassador mentorship program
- Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases
- company-sponsored events
- free office snacks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
