Utility Locator

Description

• Perform light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary
• Employees are expected to follow all company and safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as reflective vests, hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and boots
• Receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements
• Provide accurate documentation and or sketches related to all locates completed
• Operate company vehicle in a safe manner, and maintain professional appearance
• Frequently be required to use hands and arms to operate locating equipment, tools, and measuring devices
• Use assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel, regarding underground facilities
• Read and interpret utility maps or prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities
• Occasionally be required to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• Use lap top computer or other devices to receive, document and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours
• Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark under-ground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits

Requirements

• Clear and professional communication skills, with a focus on accurate and thorough documentation
• Be required to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and exposure to dust, noise, and uneven terrain
• Willingness to undergo random drug testing in compliance with federal, state, and company guidelines
• Experience with utility location and underground utility systems
• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record (MVR must be acceptable to BKF)
• Regularly be required to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, crouch, and kneel for extended periods
• Be able to perform manhole entry using assigned equipment and safety devices
• Be required to enter confined spaces and work near active roadways and construction sites
• Be able to hear and communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and the public in a variety of settings, including noisy environments
• Have the visual acuity necessary to read maps, plans, and utility markings, and the manual dexterity to operate small tools and instruments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following safety protocols in field environments
• Have the ability to walk several miles per day over varied surfaces to complete assigned locating duties
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain, during normal and after hours
• High School Diploma, or GED
• Work may occasionally require travel between job sites using company or personal vehicles

Benefits

• Generous vacation and sick time packages
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k
• The typical base salary range for this position is $59,000.00 - $123,000.00 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an hourly position paid bi-weekly
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance