The  Locator will be responsible for identifying and marking underground facilities by referencing utility maps, prints, aerial imagery and using specific locating equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive utility tickets on a daily basis, schedule, locate and mark Point Broadband Underground Facilities.
• Notify vendor, via internet, on a daily basis, that facilities have been marked or located.
• Respond quickly to Emergency Locates.
• Assist Point Broadband crews in locating underground facilities.
• Meet with excavators, as required, to assist with facilities marking, identification and location/depth.
• Read and understand utility maps, prints, and aerial imagery to assist in identification of underground facilities.
• Prioritize work activities by reviewing all locate requests to determine travel route and timelines.
• Operate handheld detection equipment in the designed manner.
• Periodically remove and replace manhole lids, weighing between 100- and 300-pounds, using a manhole cover removal tool.
• Mark the location of underground facilities on roadways, private property, and other locations, as appropriate and needed, using required spray paints, flags and other equipment.
• Accurately and consistently wear safety gear, and operate safety equipment, provided.
• Daily contact with utility managers, crews, homeowners, and contractors discussing locate issues.
• Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, and completeness of documentation.
• Convert data collected from field operations into GIS database with proper and accurate spatial location.
• Operate handheld GPS units in the designed manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to distinguish between utility color codes (American Public Works Association Uniform Color Codes for temporary marking of underground utilities) used to identify existing underground utilities.
• Demonstrate understanding of local utility system.
• Demonstrate good time management skills to plan and accomplish assigned work load.
• Must have solid verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently and professionally in a diverse and stressful environment.
• Complete and document work activities using laptop computer and transmit completed tickets on a timely basis to the company's mainframe.

• Good communications skills with managers, contractors, utility representatives and homeowners.

   

REQUIRED EDUCTION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one year experience in operating underground locating equipment preferred.
• Must have a valid drivers' license, drive extensively and get in-and-out of vehicle repeatedly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. 
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, climb and perform all other physical movements necessary to the essential functions of the job. 
• Must be able to work in all types of terrain and hazards (grass, gravel, ditches, etc.), all types of environments (construction sites, highways, industrial, private property, etc.) and all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to periodically lift up to 100 pounds.
• Work on-call hours and some overnight travel, as needed.