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Line Locate Technician | Rochester, NY (DOT)

ACRTChurchville, NY
Onsite

About The Position

The Line Locator Technician reports to the Project Manager at Bermex. This position plays a key role in detecting and locating underground utility lines and pipes. This position also requires high physical activity, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional flexibility day to day. For those residing in NY, the pay rate for this position is at $25/hour.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • No experience necessary, employees will be trained
  • Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license
  • Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team
  • Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and scheduling
  • Adequate time management skills to finish work in a timely manner
  • Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers
  • Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner
  • Excellent attention to detail for problem solving and finding
  • Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions, accordingly

Nice To Haves

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1 or more years of experience in line locating

Responsibilities

  • Receive work tickets from the 811 system
  • Read and interpret utility maps showing underground utilities
  • Use magnetic sensing equipment and maps (Sure-Lock Utility Pro) to identify the location of underground utility lines and pipes
  • Use color-coded spray paint to mark the location and type (Electric, water, gas, telephone, etc.) of underground line
  • Work in various weather conditions and use shovels necessary to pinpoint the location of underground utilities
  • Follow strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines for Utility Line Marking
  • Provide records of work performed using a digital camera and laptop
  • Participate in safety meetings
  • Provide timely reports and documentation to management per procedures
  • Escalate issues and questions to Supervisor per procedures
  • Report customer, equipment and vehicle issues immediately
  • Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
  • Provide general information about utility lines or pipes to customers, when applicable
  • Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options
  • Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match
  • Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
  • Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
  • Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
  • Paid Vacation (after 90 completed days of service for full-time employees)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Wedding Day
  • Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
  • Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY)
  • Company vehicle (for all driver-based positions)
  • Gas card for company vehicle (if applicable)
  • Company provided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)
  • Boot allowance from approved vendors
  • Daily per diem for travel-based positions

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