Electric Locator - II

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Location: Hammond, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

Job Title: Electric Locator I - II

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

Position can be filled as Electric Locator I or Electric Locator II depending on qualifications and experience

Electric Locator I

SUMMARY:

Entry-level position responsible for locating a single utility under supervision. Requires physical stamina and basic technical skills to support utility protection efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a safety champion; obey all safe work procedures, perform daily Hazard Assessments, maintain vehicle inspections, attend all required safety meetings, complete all safety mandated training and report any safety events including near misses.
• Capable of completing assigned single locating ticket Load with supervision.
• Capable of closing out locate tickets on a tablet or computer
• Can accurately locate, paint and flag one utility.
• Able to read all maps and/or prints for one utility.
• Controls and safeguards keys assigned to them for use on customer’s property.
• Detect and report suspected tampering with pedestals and equipment.
• Record all completed tickets (work), utilizing proper codes.
• Record/document inconsistencies in locating area.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Other duties as needed.

Electric Locator II

SUMMARY

Perform work that involves visual inspection of predefined construction areas and reading and interpretation of utility maps to determine the presence of underground utilities, while using special electronic equipment to locate and protect the utility from being damaged.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to perform all duties of Locator I and help when needed.
• Be a safety champion, setting examples for others to follow. Obey all safe work procedures, perform daily Hazard Assessments, maintain vehicle inspections, attend all required safety meetings, complete all safety mandated training and report any safety events including near misses.
• Capable of completing a locate request for multiple utilities without supervision.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to operate a company vehicle.
• Capable of closing out locate tickets on a tablet or computer
• Ability to accurately read all maps and/or prints for multiple utilities.
• Has the capacity to locate, paint and flag at least two or more utilities.
• Capable of precise locate with multiple machines.
• Able to assist Level 1 Technician with their assigned duties.
• Capable of completing hourly and weekly tickets assigned.
• Control and safeguard keys assigned to them for use on customer or consumer property.
• Detect and report suspected tampering with pedestals and equipment.
• Record all completed tickets (work), utilizing proper codes.
• Record/document inconsistencies in locating area.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Other duties as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Electric Locator I

• Minimum of 0-2 Years in the utility or construction industry performing work requiring a mechanical aptitude with demonstrated use of maps/prints for detailed measurement dimensions for pinpointing facilities with three dimensional measurements.
• OR One year or experience directly related to the electric and fiber business.
• OR One year of utility locate experience.

Electric Locator II

• Minimum of 2-4 Years of locating experience
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on standard jobs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

General knowledge of electric/fiber locating standards or willingness to learn.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle.
• Ability to obtain/maintain TWIC card and pass background checks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with fault-finding tools and software.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Excellent…