Private Utility Locator; Austin, TX

Position: Private Utility Locator (Austin, TX)
# Private Utility Locator (Austin, TX)
Austin, TX 78734## Overview Position Type Full Time## Description
** Northern Lights Locating and Inspection Inc
** is looking for Private Utility Locators.  We offer competitive pay, great benefits and  a paid time off program.  We focus on allowing our locators to run their area independently as needed but there is a support system in place for them as well.  Please apply and join the Northern Lights Team!

** NORTHERN LIGHTS  UTILITY LOCATOR
**** STATUS:
** Full Time, Employee
** RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE**: 2 years Locator experience required.

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* JOB SUMMARY:

*** Locate underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets per 811 dig laws
* Perform hand hole inspections and documentation.
* GPS utility mapping.
* Uses utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, G.I.S. information, and various pipe and electronic locating equipment
* Utilizes flags and/or paint to mark the location of underground utilities
* Prepares various reports, forms, and memos to document work completed, and problems encountered and/or resolved
* Take pictures of utility line located for each 811 ticket
* Investigates and prepares detailed written documentation on excavations that result in damage to underground utilities
* Candidates need to be comfortable with using Cell phone-based app to record locating marks for clients property for excavators and property owners.  App holds photos and enables locators to complete all documents needed for locate
* On-call rotation
** JOB REQUIREMENTS
*** Know best locate practices, procedures and 811 law
* Read and interpret utility maps and as-built civil engineering drawings
* Maintain cleanliness and good operating condition of all provided equipment and vehicle
* Ability to maintain a Tobacco free vehicle
* Locate underground utilities using multiple methods of locating
* Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
* Maintain small- to medium-sized equipment and trucks
* Complete paperwork and documentation
* Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
* Attention to Detail
* Be able to work in all weather conditions
* Willingness to Travel (75% +)
* Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
* Able to pass a drug screen
* Must have valid Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a DOT physical certification.
* Must be available to work varying schedules and overtime
* Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
** PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
*** Self-motivated and able to learn quickly
* Team oriented and have exemplary character.
* Safety focused
** NORTHERN LIGHTS OFFERS:
*** Competitive pay
* Paid Holidays and Vacation Time.
* Affordable benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD and Life
* 401(k) Plan – with match!