Utility Line Locator | Ohio (DOT)

About the Team Bermex, Inc. takes value in customer relationships and delivers meter reading services and solutions throughout the United States. We focus on leak detection, atmospheric corrosion, line location, software service solutions, and water, gas, and electric meter reading. About the Role The Line Locator Technician reports to the Project Manager and plays a key role in detecting and locating underground utility lines and pipes. The position requires high physical activity, excellent attention to detail, and flexibility on a day‑to‑day basis. 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. Mark the location and type (electric, water, gas, telephone, etc.) of underground lines with color‑coded spray paint. Work in various weather conditions, using shovels and other tools to pinpoint underground utilities. Follow strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines for Utility Line Marking. Maintain records of work performed using a digital camera and laptop. Participate in safety meetings and provide timely reports and documentation to management per procedures. Escalate issues and questions to the Supervisor per procedures. Communicate with customers, refer complaints to appropriate authorities, and provide general information about utility lines or pipes when applicable. Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age. No education requirement; a high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. No experience necessary; employees will be trained and must complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training. Valid driver’s license. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and scheduling. Adequate time‑management skills to finish work in a timely manner. Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with management and customers. Ability to manage interactions with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner. Excellent attention to detail for problem‑solving and thoroughness. Physical ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions. Drug and alcohol testing required per federal and non‑regulatory requirements. Benefits Group health plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision) and additional coverage options. Company‑paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long‑term disability. Flexible Spending Accounts or a Health Savings Account with company match. Employee Assistance Program for 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, holidays, wedding day, veterans day, and sick time for New York based positions. Paid time off for veterans. Company vehicle for all driver‑based positions and a gas card for the vehicle if applicable. Company‑provided cell phone or mobile allowance where applicable. Boot allowance from approved vendors. Daily per diem for travel‑based positions. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Bermex is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. #J-18808-Ljbffr