Utility Locator

Southeastern Electric Cooperative•Lennox, SD

About The Position

The Utility Locator locates electric underground facilities in an assigned area and receives, stores, and organizes materials, tools, and equipment at an assigned warehouse. The role also performs other responsibilities in support of the Operations Department. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of internet access and software packages specific to the position’s duties.
Valid South Dakota driver’s license and good driving skills.
Basic knowledge of electricity and safe work habits.
Ability to operate locating equipment, a forklift, and other hand tools.
Good command of the English language.

Responsibilities

Use available resources to accurately locate and mark the Cooperative’s underground electric facilities promptly and with minimal outages.
Coordinate with general contractors and other utilities to plan accurate locates before excavation or installation of cables or other underground facilities.
Work with Cooperative personnel to distribute locate tickets to the appropriate offices in a timely manner.
Locate consumer-owned service wires as requested under Cooperative policy.
Maintain records for locating equipment.
Maintain and safety-test assigned Cooperative vehicles, materials, supplies, and equipment; promote safe work practices and promptly report accidents, close calls, hazards, and safety violations to the VP of Operations and Engineering and the Safety Coordinator.
Keep the warehouse clean, neat, and orderly.
Attend and participate in safety meetings and help ensure safe work practices and a safe environment for Cooperative personnel and the public.
Maintain current knowledge of first aid, CPR, and other life-saving techniques, and perform them as necessary during emergencies.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and safety requirements, including hazard communication, electrical code, environmental concerns, RUS requirements, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA rules and specifications.
Stay informed about and support Cooperative goals, policies, plans, and programs.
Report equipment or tools needing repair or replacement to the Operations Superintendent.
Analyze activities, identify areas for improvement, and recommend departmental improvements to the Operations Superintendent.
Work to improve on-the-job skills.