Line Locate Technician | Rochester, NY; DOT

About the Role

The Line Locator Technician reports to the Project Manager at Bermex and plays a key role in detecting and locating underground utility lines and pipes.

• Line Locating
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  Receive work tickets from the 811 system.
• Read and interpret utility maps showing underground utilities.
• Use magnetic sensing equipment (Sure‑Lock Utility Pro) and maps to identify the location of underground utility lines and pipes.
• Use color‑coded spray paint to mark the location and type (Electric, water, gas, telephone, etc.) of underground lines.
• Work in various weather conditions and use shovels necessary to pin‑point the location of underground utilities.
• Follow strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines for Utility Line Marking.
• Provide records of work performed using a digital camera and laptop.
• Participate in safety meetings and provide timely reports and documentation to management per procedures.
• Escalate issues and questions to Supervisor per procedures.
• Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities.
• Provide general information about utility lines or pipes to customers, when applicable.
• Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• No formal education required.
• No experience required; employees will receive training.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training upon hire.
• Required to pass drug/alcohol testing per federal, state and company policy.
• High School Diploma or GED and 1+ year of line‑locating experience is a nice‑to‑have.
• Ability to multi‑task and work independently or as part of a team.
• Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and scheduling.
• Adequate time‑management skills to finish work in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers.
• Ability to handle unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner.
• Excellent attention to detail for problem solving and discovery.
• Physical stamina to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions.

Do not enjoy working independently, in outdoor conditions, walking long distances, or adapting to a flexible schedule.

• Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and other coverage options.
• Company‑paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts or a Health Savings Account with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members.
• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost.
• Roth or Traditional 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• PTO: after 90 days of service for full‑time employees – Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Wedding Day, Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans, Paid Sick Time (NY only).
• Company vehicle (for driver‑based positions), gas card, company‑provided cell phone or mobile allowance, boot allowance, daily per diem for travel‑based positions.

Bermex, Inc. is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.