Line Locate Technician | Rochester, NY (DOT)

Description

• Follow strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines for Utility Line Marking
• Work in various weather conditions and use shovels necessary to pin-point the location of underground utilities
• Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
• Use magnetic sensing equipment and maps (Sure-Lock Utility Pro) to identify the location of underground utility lines and pipes
• Provide timely reports and documentation to management per procedures
• Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
• Provide records of work performed using a digital camera and laptop
• Use color coded spray paint is used to mark the location and type (Electric, water, gas, telephone, etc.) of underground line
• Participate in safety meetings
• Read and interpret utility maps showing underground utilities
• Escalate issues and questions to Supervisor per procedures
• Provide general information about utility lines or pipes to customers, when applicable
• Report customer, equipment and vehicle issues immediately

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Are not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule or routine
• Excellent attention to detail for problem solving and finding
• Do not enjoy working in outdoor conditions
• Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team
• Do not enjoy walking long distances
• Drug/alcohol testing required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers
• Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner
• Adequate time management skills to finish work in a timely manner
• Do not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish a day’s work in a timely manner
• Drug/alcohol testing is required
• Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters
• Education: None. Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions, accordingly
• Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and scheduling
• Experience: 1 or more years of experience in line locating
• Experience: No experience necessary, employees will be trained. Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training. Must possess a valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Gas card for company vehicle (if applicable)
• Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
• Salary Transparency: For those residing in NY, the pay rate for this position is at $25/hour. ***
• Company provided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)
• Daily per diem for travel-based positions
• Paid Vacation
• Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability
• Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Wedding Day
• Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
• Receive work tickets from the 811 system
• Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match
• Boot allowance from approved vendors
• Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY)
• Company vehicle (for all driver-based positions)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance