Utility Locator

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) is a family of 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, and other companies wholly- owned by the largest tribe in Alaska. Each of its wholly- owned 30 subsidiaries are uniquely qualified to deliver value to its customers and teaming partners. For over 30 years, THTBC has operated as a trusted US Federal contractor throughout the US and worldwide. THTBC delivers outstanding service with innovative, low-cost contract solutions to all its public and private sector customers worldwide.   

Scope of Work: 

Responsible for identifying utility pathways, locators work with utility maps as a guide but must confirm that the locations marked on the maps are accurate. If the maps prove inaccurate, the locator uses electronic sensors to pinpoint the precise location of underground utilities. Once a utility conduit is located, thin metal rods are placed to mark its path for Fort Carson Support Services (FCSS).

Responsibilities: 

• Utilize site plans, area maps and blueprints to locate underground high-voltage electrical cables, water lines, sewer lines, steam lines, gas lines, telephone and other communications lines, as well as duct banks and electric/water/gas taps to buildings. 
• Utilize site plans, area maps, blueprints, computer mapping database and other location information along with conduit-location equipment to locate conduits; update records using field findings. 
• Indicate conduit locations and communicate other relevant information to excavation personnel or other appropriate authorities; attend coordination meetings at project sites to discuss and plan service outages. 
• Maintain accurate records of work time and client identities to allow proper assignment of charge codes. 
• Transport location equipment and supplies to assigned sites; clean and maintain location equipment. 

• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

• Consistently produces quality products and service. 
• Completes all training within required timeline. 
• Performs all work in a safe and secure manner. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years journey-level experience and/or formal vocational/technical training in using instrumentation for detecting underground systems.
• Must maintain licenses and/or credentials required for this position. 
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.  
• Must possess the ability to interact well with others in a team setting ability or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice. 
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities. 

• Required to lift 50lbs regularly and 70lbs often. 

• Highly motivated, flexible organized and must be detail oriented. 
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. 
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite. 
• Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices. 
• Must be able to perform duties under adverse weather conditions (extreme cold / heat, etc.). Outside work in winter, summer, rain, sleet, and snow and on uneven terrain – side hills and slopes. 
• Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the customer's mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.   
• Must be able to perform on-call duties when necessary and report to work within the required timeframe from notification.  
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate a company vehicle. 
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle. 
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check. 

 Benefits: 

• THTBC offers full-time employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Health Savings Account 
• Hospital Indemnity Plan 
• Company paid short term disability, basic life & AD&D 
• Employee paid long term disability, voluntary life, and AD&D for dependents 
• 401(k) retirement plan 
• Accrued PTO based on years of service 
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year 
• Access to Colorado FAMLI benefits for up to twelve weeks of leave per year to: 
  1. Bond with a new child, including adopted and fostered children. 
  2. Care for themselves, if they have a serious health condition. 
  3. Care for a family member’s serious health condition. 
  4. Make arrangements for a family member’s military deployment. 
  5. Address the immediate safety needs and impact of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. 
• Health and Wellness Program 
• LifeMart Employee Discounts on travel, hotels, car rentals, electronics and more!  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successful completion of a thorough background investigation. 

THTBC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.