Utility Locator

MP Nexlevel•Iowa, IA

About The Position

Summary of Position: The Utility Locator organizes locate tickets, travels to assigned work sites and performs locate identifying and marking underground utilities to prevent damage during construction projects. Duties and Responsibilities: Locate and mark Cable TV, electric, fiber, gas and copper lines using specialized equipment Read and understand locate tickets as well as maps, records, prints and other documentation to locate and mark utilities correctly Mark utility locations with paint, flags and stakes to indicate their position for construction crews Document the location of utilities and any issues or problems related to their positioning Work with contractors, homeowners and other stakeholders to obtain and provide information regarding public and private utility locations Work with Locates Admin to obtain maps and Gopher One Tickets Mark contracted facilities on job sites if required by a contract Set up and maintain safe work zones, including traffic control devices Safety training as required by position Paperwork filing and maintenance as needed

Requirements

Previous utility locating experience
Knowledge of different type of utilities and their typical construction
Ability to interpret utility maps and survey data
Must have strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
Maintain strong, professional communication skills with homeowners, contractors and public
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver’s License
Safe driving record
Must be able to hear and see well to detect signals and sounds from locating equipment
Must be physically fit to endure the daily activity involved with the job including bending, walking, standing and stooping for extended periods of time
Must be able to walk on uneven ground due to jobsite conditions
Must be able to work in all weather conditions
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds

Responsibilities

Locate and mark Cable TV, electric, fiber, gas and copper lines using specialized equipment
Read and understand locate tickets as well as maps, records, prints and other documentation to locate and mark utilities correctly
Mark utility locations with paint, flags and stakes to indicate their position for construction crews
Document the location of utilities and any issues or problems related to their positioning
Work with contractors, homeowners and other stakeholders to obtain and provide information regarding public and private utility locations
Work with Locates Admin to obtain maps and Gopher One Tickets
Mark contracted facilities on job sites if required by a contract
Set up and maintain safe work zones, including traffic control devices
Safety training as required by position
Paperwork filing and maintenance as needed