Asset Protection Cable Locator - Atlanta, GA

CABLE LOCATOR - Metro Atlanta

Location:

755 Jefferson Street, Atlanta, GA (Atlanta Metro) OR 1453 Duluth Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA (Clark, Barrow, and Jackson County)

Candidate must live within a 50 mile radius of the Jefferson Street location or must be willing to move to this area in the first 6 months of working this job at his/her/their own expense. No relocation assistance is available.

The Cable Locator will assist internal and external customers to protect GPC underground facilities from damage by excavators while they are digging around these facilities. Cable locator will ensure Georgia Power is compliant with the Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act (GUFPA). This position will be responsible for receiving tickets from the UPC system, from which they will prioritize and plan the driving route that best meets the demands by location and meeting a standard response time of 48 hours.

This position will use locator equipment at the job site which weighs between 5-10 lbs and must walk on uneven terrain. Incumbent must work under minimal supervision and maintain daily work records. Duties include, but are not limited to: reading circuit and street maps to chart routes, communicating necessary information to other parties, assist underground crews as requested, enter manholes as needed, complete ticket requests and ensure closure through UPC system.

Normal work hours are scheduled between 7:00am and 6:00pm, Mon-Fri. Incumbent must be available to work a given shift during these hours, plus occasional weekends and holidays as business needs dictate. This includes being "on call" by phone and radio and available for STORM duty. Incumbent must work in outside, adverse weather conditions and be able to drive throughout the metro Atlanta area.

• Respond to all assigned UPC locate requests within 48 hours of ticket creation.
• Use locator equipment on the job site.
• Committed to being proactive and a team player for GPC.
• Perform damage investigations to our electrical system.
• Assist co-workers to ensure all work is completed in the time requirements.
• Provide historical data of ongoing and completed work items and track tickets to completion.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Suitable experience in one or any combination of the following areas:
  Cable Locating, Underground Power Utility Distribution Construction/Maintenance, Electrical Network Underground Construction/Maintenance desired.

• Working knowledge of underground distribution techniques is preferred.
• Technical aptitude to work with UD locating equipment and GPC system.
• Knowledge of underground distribution construction techniques is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret circuit maps and street maps required.
• Prior experience and knowledge of MS Office products including Outlook, Word and Excel strongly preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills to act as a liaison between various parties and critical information needed to perform a job.
• Must be customer focused and detailed oriented.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, excellent planning & organizing skills.
• Must be competent in working with computer to receive and process tickets from the UPC system and communicate through emails.

• Self-motivated, dependable and responsive.
• Strong interpersonal skills to be an active team player.
• Maintain a positive, constructive working attitude/style with others.
• Must display initiative and willingness to learn new skills and systems.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion, and is able to work with minimal direction.
• Display a strong work ethic to appropriately handle confidential information.
• Candidate must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company culture (Our Values):
  Safety Excellence, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment.
• Total commitment to Safety.

• Must routinely carry equipment weighing 5-10 lbs at arm’s length while walking on uneven terrain.
• Willing to enter manholes as needed.
• Willing…