Utility locate technician job description
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Utility locate technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in utility locate technician job postings.
Sample utility locate technician requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to read and interpret maps
- Knowledge of underground utility systems
- Proficiency with computers
Sample required utility locate technician soft skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing conditions
Utility locate technician job description example 1
Woolpert utility locate technician job description
Woolpert Inc. a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to serve as a Utility Locator Technician in the Kokomo, IN region.
Team members will work as a member of a survey crew and will be responsible for collecting data while utilizing Trimble RTK/GPS and underground utility locating equipment.
Highly motivated and professional individuals will be considered for rapid advancement.
Preferred Skills:
+ Familiarity with electromagnetic multi-frequency locating tools is preferred but not required.
+ Prior locating experience is preferred but not required
+ Ability to provide sketches of work performed
+ Ability to read utility maps, plans, and as-built drawings
+ Ability to work alone or in a team setting
Minimum Requirements:
+ Must be able to work in all weather environments
+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
+ Frequently lift/move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds
+ Willing to work in a team environment and receive verbal instructions
+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy
+ Valid Driver's License and ability to be on company insurance
+ Must be willing to submit to and pass drug screen and background check
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Team members will work as a member of a survey crew and will be responsible for collecting data while utilizing Trimble RTK/GPS and underground utility locating equipment.
Highly motivated and professional individuals will be considered for rapid advancement.
Preferred Skills:
+ Familiarity with electromagnetic multi-frequency locating tools is preferred but not required.
+ Prior locating experience is preferred but not required
+ Ability to provide sketches of work performed
+ Ability to read utility maps, plans, and as-built drawings
+ Ability to work alone or in a team setting
Minimum Requirements:
+ Must be able to work in all weather environments
+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
+ Frequently lift/move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds
+ Willing to work in a team environment and receive verbal instructions
+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy
+ Valid Driver's License and ability to be on company insurance
+ Must be willing to submit to and pass drug screen and background check
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Utility locate technician job description example 2
Sam utility locate technician job description
Who We Are
SAM Companies is recognized as the industry's technology leader in providing geospatial solutions and construction services on a national scale. Our staff encompasses 1,000+ individuals from diverse backgrounds who are deploying the latest industry technology and changing the way data is collected and delivered in our industry.
Your Impact at SAM
+ Assist in identifying marked utilities, structures and various control points on plans and maps and in the field
+ Perform operator level maintenance on assigned company tools and equipment as required
+ Assist in the implementation of approved traffic control plans
+ Actively work toward obtaining the skills in the certification program required for advancement
+ Efficient employment of assigned equipment to accurately record data of marked utilities, structures, and various control points in the field
+ Operates vacuum truck and related tools and equipment such as a jackhammer, pogo-tamper, concrete saw, compressor blower, vacuum hose and air lance and hand tools
+ Drives commercial motor vehicles
+ Other tasks as assigned
What You Bring to SAM
+ Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the company MVR requirements, clean background check and drug screening
+ Ability to travel on a regular basis
+ Work outdoors under the full range of weather conditions typically experienced throughout all seasons of the year
+ Ability to walk for extended periods over irregular terrain while carrying and/or employing any of the full range of surface geophysical and surveying equipment, the weight of such equipment is typically less than 30 lbs
+ Pick up and carry equipment, tools or supplies weighing up to 50 lbs. for short distances and assist others to do the same. This includes the loading and unloading of such items into and out of vehicles, storage areas, etc.
+ Remove and replace manhole lids and covers weighing up 50 lbs., with assistance
Our Perks
+ Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
+ Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) - Accrual starts immediately
+ 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 4%
+ Employee Assistance Program - Your mental health is our priority
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
+ Trainings throughout the year - Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
+ Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
+ Passion for our Community - You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
**Our Culture**
Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for nine consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee's development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry's leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!
**EEO**
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
+ Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the company MVR requirements, clean background check and drug screening
+ Ability to travel on a regular basis
+ Work outdoors under the full range of weather conditions typically experienced throughout all seasons of the year
+ Ability to walk for extended periods over irregular terrain while carrying and/or employing any of the full range of surface geophysical and surveying equipment, the weight of such equipment is typically less than 30 lbs
+ Pick up and carry equipment, tools or supplies weighing up to 50 lbs. for short distances and assist others to do the same. This includes the loading and unloading of such items into and out of vehicles, storage areas, etc.
+ Remove and replace manhole lids and covers weighing up 50 lbs., with assistance
+ Assist in identifying marked utilities, structures and various control points on plans and maps and in the field
+ Perform operator level maintenance on assigned company tools and equipment as required
+ Assist in the implementation of approved traffic control plans
+ Actively work toward obtaining the skills in the certification program required for advancement
+ Efficient employment of assigned equipment to accurately record data of marked utilities, structures, and various control points in the field
+ Operates vacuum truck and related tools and equipment such as a jackhammer, pogo-tamper, concrete saw, compressor blower, vacuum hose and air lance and hand tools
+ Drives commercial motor vehicles
+ Other tasks as assigned
SAM Companies is recognized as the industry's technology leader in providing geospatial solutions and construction services on a national scale. Our staff encompasses 1,000+ individuals from diverse backgrounds who are deploying the latest industry technology and changing the way data is collected and delivered in our industry.
Your Impact at SAM
+ Assist in identifying marked utilities, structures and various control points on plans and maps and in the field
+ Perform operator level maintenance on assigned company tools and equipment as required
+ Assist in the implementation of approved traffic control plans
+ Actively work toward obtaining the skills in the certification program required for advancement
+ Efficient employment of assigned equipment to accurately record data of marked utilities, structures, and various control points in the field
+ Operates vacuum truck and related tools and equipment such as a jackhammer, pogo-tamper, concrete saw, compressor blower, vacuum hose and air lance and hand tools
+ Drives commercial motor vehicles
+ Other tasks as assigned
What You Bring to SAM
+ Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the company MVR requirements, clean background check and drug screening
+ Ability to travel on a regular basis
+ Work outdoors under the full range of weather conditions typically experienced throughout all seasons of the year
+ Ability to walk for extended periods over irregular terrain while carrying and/or employing any of the full range of surface geophysical and surveying equipment, the weight of such equipment is typically less than 30 lbs
+ Pick up and carry equipment, tools or supplies weighing up to 50 lbs. for short distances and assist others to do the same. This includes the loading and unloading of such items into and out of vehicles, storage areas, etc.
+ Remove and replace manhole lids and covers weighing up 50 lbs., with assistance
Our Perks
+ Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
+ Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) - Accrual starts immediately
+ 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 4%
+ Employee Assistance Program - Your mental health is our priority
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
+ Trainings throughout the year - Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
+ Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
+ Passion for our Community - You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
**Our Culture**
Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for nine consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee's development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry's leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!
**EEO**
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
+ Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the company MVR requirements, clean background check and drug screening
+ Ability to travel on a regular basis
+ Work outdoors under the full range of weather conditions typically experienced throughout all seasons of the year
+ Ability to walk for extended periods over irregular terrain while carrying and/or employing any of the full range of surface geophysical and surveying equipment, the weight of such equipment is typically less than 30 lbs
+ Pick up and carry equipment, tools or supplies weighing up to 50 lbs. for short distances and assist others to do the same. This includes the loading and unloading of such items into and out of vehicles, storage areas, etc.
+ Remove and replace manhole lids and covers weighing up 50 lbs., with assistance
+ Assist in identifying marked utilities, structures and various control points on plans and maps and in the field
+ Perform operator level maintenance on assigned company tools and equipment as required
+ Assist in the implementation of approved traffic control plans
+ Actively work toward obtaining the skills in the certification program required for advancement
+ Efficient employment of assigned equipment to accurately record data of marked utilities, structures, and various control points in the field
+ Operates vacuum truck and related tools and equipment such as a jackhammer, pogo-tamper, concrete saw, compressor blower, vacuum hose and air lance and hand tools
+ Drives commercial motor vehicles
+ Other tasks as assigned
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024