Utility Line Locator - Ohio (DOT)
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About the role
At Bermex , we put value on our customer relationships. We're always looking for a way that we can delight our customers by going the extra mile. Bermex offers expert meter reading services and solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the United States, including leak detection, atmospheric corrosion, line location, software service solutions, as well as water, gas, and electric meter reading . At Bermex , we are always looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working independently and love the outdoors to become a part of our team . The Line Locator Technician reports to the Project Manager at Bermex . This position play s a key role in detecting and locating underground utility lines and pipes . This position also requires high physic al activity , excellent attention to detail , and exceptional flexibility day to day .
Responsibilities
- Line Locating :
- Receive work tickets from the 811 system
- Read and interpret utility maps showing underground utilities
- U se magnetic sensing equipment and maps (Sure-Lock Utility Pro) to identify the location of underground utility lines and pipes
- Use c olor coded spray paint is used to mark the location and type (Electric, water, gas, telephone, etc.) of underground line
- Work in various weather conditions and us e shovels necessary to pin-point the location of underground utilities
- Follow strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines for Utility Line Marking
- Provide records of work performed using a digital camera and laptop
- Team Collaboration :
- Participate in safety meetings
- Provide timely reports and documentation to management per procedures
- Escalate issues and questions to Supervisor per procedures
- Report customer, equipment and vehicle issues immediately
- Customer Communication :
- Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
- P rovide general information about utility lines or pipes to customers, when applicable
- Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
- Other duties as assigned.
- About You
Requirements
- Education: None. M ust be at least 18 years of age
- Experience: No experience necessary , e mployees will be trained. Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training. Mus t posse ss a valid driver's license
- Education: High School D iploma or GED .
- Experience: 1 or more years of e xperience in line locating
- Your Skills :
- A bility to multi-task , and work independently a nd as a team
- Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and scheduling
- Adequate time management skills to finish work in a timely manner
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers
- Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner
- Excellent attention to detail for problem solving and finding
- Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions, accordingly
- This role would not be a good fit if you :
- Do not enjoy working independently
- Do not enjoy working in outdoor conditions
- Do not enjoy walking long distances
- Are not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule or routine
- Do not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish a day's work in a timely manner
- Drug/Alcohol Testing :
- Drug/alcohol testing is required
- Drug/alcohol testing required per N on- R egulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters
- Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT r egulations for employees working with gas meters
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Bermex, Inc. Full time Regular
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