Line Locate Technician | Rochester, NY (DOT)
Bermex
Locate and mark underground utility lines, documenting work using equipment and reports.
16 days ago ago
$25 - $25
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Spencerport, NY
Field
Company Size
150 Employees
Service Specialisms
Meter reading
Utility collections
Sector Specialisms
Gas
Electric
Water
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
utility locating
color marking
map interpretation
digital documentation
reporting
regulatory compliance
- Work in various weather conditions and use shovels necessary to pin-point the location of underground utilities
- Escalate issues and questions to Supervisor per procedures
- Follow strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines for Utility Line Marking
- Provide timely reports and documentation to management per procedures
- Report customer, equipment and vehicle issues immediately
- Participate in safety meetings
- Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
- Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
- Use magnetic sensing equipment and maps (Sure-Lock Utility Pro) to identify the location of underground utility lines and pipes
- Provide records of work performed using a digital camera and laptop
- Provide general information about utility lines or pipes to customers, when applicable
- Use color coded spray paint is used to mark the location and type (Electric, water, gas, telephone, etc.) of underground line
- Read and interpret utility maps showing underground utilities
What you bring
high school
driver license
line locating
1+ year
time management
communication
- Adequate time management skills to finish work in a timely manner
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers
- Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and scheduling
- Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters
- Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team
- Do not enjoy working in outdoor conditions
- Do not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish a day’s work in a timely manner
- Are not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule or routine
- Education: High School Diploma or GED.
- Do not enjoy walking long distances
- Excellent attention to detail for problem solving and finding
- 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
- Drug/alcohol testing required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters
- Experience: 1 or more years of experience in line locating
- Education: None. Must be at least 21 years of age
- Drug/alcohol testing is required
- Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions, accordingly
- Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner
- Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
- Receive work tickets from the 811 system
- Boot allowance from approved vendors
- Paid Holidays
- Gas card for company vehicle (if applicable)
- Daily per diem for travel-based positions
- Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
- Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
- Salary Transparency: For those residing in NY, the pay rate for this position is at $25/hour. ***
- Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
- Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match
- Company provided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)
- Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options
- Company vehicle (for all driver-based positions)
- Paid Wedding Day
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY)
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Interview process
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Security clearance- drug/alcohol testing required (non‑regulatory and dot regulations)
Company
Overview
50 Year Milestone
Celebrated in 2022
Marking five decades of continuous service and innovation in utility solutions.
27M Meter Reads
Annual Meter Reads
Handling a substantial volume of meter readings across various utility systems.
$30-50M Revenue
Yearly Revenue Range
Indicating consistent growth and financial stability for future expansion.
50%+ Clients Retained
Client Retention Rate
Highlighting strong client relationships over extended periods, emphasizing reliability.
- Founded in 1972 by two visionaries with a mission to simplify utility services.
- Grew steadily across decades, joining ACRT Services in 2015 to expand its national footprint.
- Supporting gas, electric, and water systems across multiple states.
- Expertise spans meter reading, meter change-outs, leak detection, damage prevention, and AMR/AMI transitions.
- Operates field services in states like Ohio, Michigan, Virginia, Texas, Georgia, and Florida, tailoring solutions locally.
- Promotes a family atmosphere with many team members staying for over a decade, fostering long-term client trust.
- Maintains deep partnerships: reflecting longevity and reliability.
- Sustainable growth without compromising focus.
- Highlighting five decades of community-centered service and innovation.
- Value client relationships
- Delight clients by going above and beyond
- Diverse workforce of self-motivated individuals
- Hire, train, and retain top industry talent
- Represent the client and organization professionally
- Comprehensive training with classroom and field instruction
- Set ourselves apart by emphasizing client partnerships
- Founded on trust and integrity
- Use non-polluting machinery in factories
- Use energy-efficient computer equipment
- Recycle packaging materials and recover wood chips and other wood pieces
- Consolidate orders at distribution centers to ship fully loaded trucks
- Promote paper responsibility (double-sided printing, recycling)
- Use lunch boxes and cups made from recycled plastic instead of foam
- Produce durable hardwood furniture designed to last generations
- no public DEI strategy or outcomes disclosed
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