Locator - Locate Services Division (Lake Wisconsin, WI)

Salary Range $20.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Description

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. was created in March of 2001 to provide services to clients with a need to protect their utility networks. Not just a ‘Paint and Flag’ service, Northern Lights delivers locating and inspection expertise that goes beyond that of traditional utility location. Northern Lights provides protection to our customers utility 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We have since expanded into Sewer Imaging, inspection, and locating sewer mains/laterals using the latest technology on the market. We also perform Inspection work/services on utility project throughout the United States.

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection Inc is looking for Utility Locators. We offer competitive pay, great benefits and a paid time off program. We focus on allowing our locators to run their area independently as needed but there is a support system in place for them as well. Please apply and join the Northern Lights Team!

NORTHERN LIGHTS UTILITY LOCATOR

STATUS: Full Time, Employee

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE : 2 years Locator experience required.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Locate underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets per 811 dig laws

• Uses utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, G.I.S. information, and various pipe and electronic locating equipment

• Utilizes flags and/or paint to mark the location of underground utilities

• Prepares various reports, forms, and memos to document work completed, and problems encountered and/or resolved

• Take pictures of utility line located for each 811 ticket

• Investigates and prepares detailed written documentation on excavations that result in damage to underground utilities

• Candidates need to be comfortable with using Cell phone-based app to record locating marks for clients property for excavators and property owners. App holds photos and enables locators to complete all documents needed for locate

• On-call rotation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Know best locate practices, procedures and 811 law

• Read and interpret utility maps and as-built civil engineering drawings

• Maintain cleanliness and good operating condition of all provided equipment and vehicle

• Ability to maintain a Tobacco free vehicle

• Locate underground utilities using multiple methods of locating

• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions

• Maintain small- to medium-sized equipment and trucks

• Complete paperwork and documentation

• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

• Attention to Detail

• Be able to work in all weather conditions

• Willingness to Travel (75% +)

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Able to pass a drug screen

• Must have valid Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a DOT physical certification.

• Must be available to work varying schedules and overtime

• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Self-motivated and able to learn quickly

• Team oriented and have exemplary character.

• Safety focused

NORTHERN LIGHTS OFFERS:

• Competitive pay

• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time.

• Affordable benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD and Life

• 401(k) Plan – with match!