What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locator - Locate Services Division (Beaver Dam) position at Northern Lights Locating & Inspection Services...?
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
NORTHERN LIGHTS UTILITY LOCATOR
STATUS: Full Time, Employee
LOCATION: Beaver Dam, WI and surrounding counties
TENTATIVE START DATE: February 24, 2025
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 2 years Locator experience required.
JOB SUMMARY:
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!
Northern Lights Locating and Inspection is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
