Line Locator

Job Summary

Verify and validate proper line markings and any underground utilities marked or missed by the state or 3 rd party entity within the requirements and regulatory regulation set forth by the state and or client.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform as a subject matter expert in line locating and excavation laws.

• Excellent understanding of client excavation requirements.

• Safe operations of company vehicle.

• Operate line locating equipment within accordance to manufactures recommendations.

• Oversight of company line locating email where all locates are sent to from operations.

• Verify locating requirements and exceptions from operations.

• Review excavation markings and compare to state locate request for optimal self-reassurance.

• Walk excavation site for markings and potential conflicts with potential excavation site.

• Report any excavation conflicts to operations and to client.

• Perform training to trainees on Magna-Trak Magnet Locator.

• Draw map of findings of all markings, conflicts and provide check-list with recommendations on excavation proceedings.

• Performing follow ups on previous excavation sites to ensure company policy and excavation recommendations are being followed.

• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.

• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.

• Participate in all pre‐job work planning and safety discussions. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.

• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back‐up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).

• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.

• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.

• With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.

• Notify supervision of any hazards observed and utilize safety stop work authority as needed.

• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervision.

• If certified to operate equipment ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being used.

• Comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies.

• Perform all other actions necessary to accomplish the foregoing principal duties and accountabilities.

• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

At least 4 years of experience working in the electrical craft or a combination of experience and Credentials through an accredited agency. A strong working knowledge of the electrical craft and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Must be at least 18 years of age. If applicable should have all necessary licenses or certifications for the jurisdiction in which the work is to be performed. In addition, must have all necessary tools.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.

• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.

• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.

• Requires repetitive movement.

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

• Typical construction site environment

• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.

• Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions

• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

• Work around hazardous equipment.

• This position is considered a safety sensitive position