GPR Utility Locator Field

Description

• Submit locate requests in a timely manner.
• Conduct spot checks to verify locate marks by facility owner and contracted locators.
• Assist facility owner and contracted locators as needed to narrow down unlocatable facilities.
• Maintain daily contact with GAS Foremen and general foremen.
• Identify and locate underground utilities, including water pipes, gas lines, electrical cables, and other infrastructure.
• Utilize US Radar ground penetrating radar equipment to perform subsurface surveys.
• Ensure the safety of the public and other underground utility facilities.
• Collaborate with project teams to provide accurate and detailed information on underground structures.
• Read utility locates and coordinate the day based on the needs of current projects.
• Coordinate with third party contractors for the locating of privately owned sewer services.
• Provide standby information for high profile facilities to foremen as needed for each job.
• Analyze GPR data to interpret subsurface conditions and identify potential obstacles or hazards.
• Locate privately owned facilities and those still owned by the developer on all oh and ug job sites.
• Maintain company equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines.
• Responsible for locating underground utilities and verification in accordance with blueprints and designated plans.
• Conduct pre-excavation inspections of all PVREA job sites to ensure the area to be located is pre-marked if not easily identifiable.
• Check positive response for all locate requests.
• Ensure that each foreman has the appropriate locate request in their possession prior to beginning excavation.
• Maintain copies of all locate requests indefinitely.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• 4 or more years working as a GPR utility locator.
• General knowledge of construction practices.
• Experience scanning for underground utilities.
• Familiarity with utility infrastructure industry standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Computer skills. Able to use outlook, excel, word and power point.
• Knowledge of reading and understanding blueprints, electronic quarter section, and plat maps.
• Time management skills. Work is 70% field and driving, 30% office.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 3 years of utility locating experience.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds with pull hooks.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance