811 Utility Designator Technician

Job Description Job Title:

811 Utility Designator Technician GeoPoint is a land surveying company with multiple locations, specializing in land development, geomatics, geospatial mapping, commercial surveys, and subsurface utility engineering.

Summary/Objective:

The 811 Utility Designator Technician plays a crucial role in identifying and mapping underground utilities to ensure safe and efficient excavation and construction projects. This position requires a blend of technical proficiency, field experience, and strong communication skills. This role is suitable for individuals with 2 or more years of locating experience.

Essential Job Functions:

Acquire and maintain the ability to research and interpret utility record drawings and maps. Developing skills to efficiently manage ticket load and route tickets effectively. Learning, understanding, and eventually utilizing electromagnetic locating equipment. Sustaining a consistent and robust daily work presence. Seeking clarity by asking questions whenever necessary to enhance comprehension. Gain and/or maintain proficiency with the ticket management program. Learning, understanding, and eventually effectively utilizing Ground Penetrating Radar as required. Ensuring precision in utility markings and documentation. Keeping the working environment and truck organized and clean. Willingly assist team members when the need arises. Building a foundational understanding of utility operations. Displaying eagerness to acquire new skills. Maintaining a positive attitude, particularly when collaborating with others. Exhibiting the significance of accurate documentation understanding. Fostering effective collaboration within the team and contributing to a positive work atmosphere.

Qualifications:

2 years of locating experience. Proficiency in using utility locating equipment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work requires using a machete, shovel and sledgehammer, or other appropriate tools. Lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. over rough terrain may be required. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of field equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell. Able to get in and out of vehicle multiple times a day. Drive 30 to 200 miles daily. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Due to the outdoor environment, there is potential exposure to natural hazards. It is required to work outside in all types of weather conditions, possibly for extended periods of time. The terrain may be rough, steep, wet, or swampy. Vegetation may be dense, and insects, snakes, or animals may be encountered. Desk/Workstation may be located in a confined area. Able to work overtime and some weekends. Able to work well in a team environment as well as being self-motivated and driven. Ability to work in various outdoor environments and weather conditions.

Safety Responsibility:

Adhere to all company and regulatory safety standards and procedures. Identify potential safety hazards and take appropriate corrective actions. Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions in a timely manner. Participate in safety training and promote a culture of workplace safety.

Travel:

Some travel may be required.

Schedule:

Must be able to start the workday promptly @ 6:30 AM and be available until 6:00 PM if required. Overtime is mandatory.

Availability:

Able to work 40-65 hours per week, including evenings and weekends if required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

Utility locating: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person