Job Description
What you’ll do
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Use a lap-top computer or other devices to receive, document and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours.
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Read and interpret utility maps / prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
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Use assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel, regarding underground facilities.
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Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark under-ground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
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Perform light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary.
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Provide accurate documentation and or sketches related to all locates completed.
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Receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements.
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Operate company vehicles in a safe manner and maintain a professional appearance
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Be able to perform manhole entry using assigned equipment and safety devices
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Perform work in all weather conditions, during normal and after hours.
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Regular use of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools
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Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist; standing and or walking for extended periods of time
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Ability to carry 3-5 lb electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 50 pounds or lifting in excess of 50 lbs with tool aids.
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Hearing and speaking to exchange information
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The employee shall follow all safety rules at all times.
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Will need to have the ability to work a flexible schedule (some evenings and weekends) as ticket/production load requires.
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Employee will respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotation