Utility Locator II

Berkeley Electric Cooperative, Inc.

7d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform advanced underground utility locating duties with a high degree of accuracy, technical proficiency, and independent judgment, supporting the Cooperative's commitment to preventing system damage and ensuring the integrity of its underground distribution system. To demonstrate mastery of required locator training and actively participate in advanced continuing education, ensuring ongoing development in complex locating techniques, troubleshooting, damage prevention strategies, and regulatory compliance. To promote and model excavation safety in accordance with the South Carolina Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act (SCUFDPA). Employee shall possess an in-depth understanding of all SCUFDPA requirements and be capable of interpreting and applying them in the field, as well as guiding others in proper compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Three (3) years experience as a utility locator
A minimum of two (2) years in the position is required to become proficient in the job and to be eligible for promotion
Working knowledge of the Cooperative's distribution system
Working knowledge of Cooperative policies and safety rules and regulations
General construction knowledge of the Cooperative's underground system
Use and care of PPE is required
Valid South Carolina driver's license
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Intermediate level computer skills

Responsibilities

Perform advanced underground utility locating duties with a high degree of accuracy, technical proficiency, and independent judgment
Support the Cooperative's commitment to preventing system damage and ensuring the integrity of its underground distribution system
Demonstrate mastery of required locator training
Actively participate in advanced continuing education
Ensure ongoing development in complex locating techniques, troubleshooting, damage prevention strategies, and regulatory compliance
Promote and model excavation safety in accordance with the South Carolina Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act (SCUFDPA)
Possess an in-depth understanding of all SCUFDPA requirements
Be capable of interpreting and applying SCUFDPA requirements in the field
Guide others in proper compliance
Provide Utility Locator I with informal guidance, field mentoring and technical support as necessary or requested
Perform all locating tasks on an underground electrical distribution system
Operate hand tools and any locating instrument that is provided by the Cooperative, to include radio devices as well as ground penetrating radar (GPR) units