Senior Locate Technician - Akron, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

A Sr. Locate Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of construction and utility projects. This role uses advanced technology to identify underground utilities such as gas lines, water pipes, and electrical cables. By accurately mapping these utilities, the Sr. Locate Technician helps prevent accidents and ensures that projects proceed smoothly. This role requires attention to detail and a strong understanding of the equipment used in locating services.

The Sr. Locate Technician operates sophisticated equipment and software to detect and mark the location of underground utilities. They work closely with construction teams, utility companies and homeowners to provide precise information. This information helps avoid damaging critical infrastructure during excavation. The Sr. Locate Technician must follow strict safety protocols and maintain accurate records of their findings. This role is essential for maintaining the integrity of public utilities and ensuring the safety of workers on the job site.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Use mechanical/technical equipment to accurately locate underground facilities such as telephone lines, electrical power lines, cable television lines, gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines, and sewer lines.
• Communicate and interact daily with managers, excavation crews, and homeowners to discuss locate issues.
• Interpret job order tickets and respond appropriately to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Read maps and blueprints to ensure accurate location of utilities
• Determine efficient routes to each location in rural and urban areas
• Remove and replace manhole lids

Qualifications

• Requires 1-2 years locate experience  
• Ability to drive local roads, work outdoors, and to operate independently
• Ability to perform locate duties before or after normal business hours when on call
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to access restricted and/or controlled areas (such as federal installations)
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to use computer to complete documentation and receive and send email

• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds
• Ability to walk all types of terrain (grass, ditches, wooded areas, gravel, etc.) in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial, rural areas in all types of weather conditions (rain snow, cold, heat, etc.). May require walking up to 5 miles in one day, several times a week

Working Conditions

• Field environment
• Exposure to outdoor elements, construction sites, and traffic hazards
• Occasional lifting of equipment up to 50lbs

About Benchmark

Established in 2012, Benchmark, a division of National Underground Group, provides damage prevention solutions to utility companies and municipalities. Benchmark also provides private utility-locating services to homeowners and contractors, with 24/7 service to its clients. 

Benchmark is responsible for eliminating or reducing damages to underground utilities during any kind of excavation. Through the 811-call center, Benchmark locates underground facilities through established on-call contracts, and is responsible for marking gas, water, sewer, electric and fiber lines. 

The company works diligently to build lasting relationships within the industry. Benchmark’s contracts typically span several years, so providing the highest-quality work and outstanding customer service is the top priority, after ensuring that all safety measures are taken before, during and after each project. Benchmark provides service to Virginia, D.C., Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Gulf Coast States, Florida and Delaware.

OUR CORE VALUES

HOME SAFE TODAY

We commit to fostering a work environment where everyone can confidently perform their duties and return home safe. We prioritize employee safety and well-being. Safety is more than a policy, it's a mindset in every action and decision.

WE SET THE BAR

We establish the Standard of Excellence, through industry leading quality and performance, while consistently exceeding customer expectations. We establish a partnership internally, with our team, and externally with our customers, with open and honest communications.

WE GROW TOGETHER

We invest in each other's success by expanding skills and providing opportunities. We deliver impact as we grow our company, customers and community. We share knowledge, support each other and succeed together.