Locate Technician - Charlottesville, VA
$41,600–$52,000 year
On-siteCharlottesville, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Use mechanical and technical equipment to accurately locate underground facilities for electrical power lines and fiber optic lines along the I-64 corridor. Communicate daily with client managers and excavation crews to discuss locate issues, interpret job order tickets, and read maps to ensure accurate utility location. Determine efficient routes in rural and urban areas, remove and replace manhole lids, and perform duties before or after normal business hours on an on-call rotation. Interpret job orders and respond appropriately to ensure customer satisfaction while adhering to all safety measures.
Required Qualifications
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to drive local roads, work outdoors, and operate independently
- Ability to perform locate duties before or after normal business hours when on-call
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to access restricted and/or controlled areas (such as federal installations)
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to use a computer to complete documentation and receive and send email
- Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds
- Ability to walk all types of terrain (grass, ditches, wooded areas, gravel, etc.) in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial, and rural areas in all types of weather conditions (rain snow, cold, heat, etc.)
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