Experienced Utility Locator

Experienced Utility Locator

Experienced Utility Locator (Simcoe)

https://www.canadianlocators.com/

City: Simcoe County

Reports to: Field Operations Manager

Summary of the job position: To locate public underground utilities using utility maps and sensitive electronic locating equipment; to coordinate work-related activities with the Field Operations Manager, and to safely perform a variety of technical activities related to private utility locating.

Company: Canadian Locators Inc. is a locating firm that provides a full range of core locating services in the sphere of Subsurface Utility Locating.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Read site plans, area maps, and blueprints to determine the location of underground high-voltage electrical cables, water lines, sewer lines, steam lines, gas lines, telephone, and other communications lines, as well as duct banks and electric/water/gas taps to buildings.

· Utilize site plans, area maps, blueprints, computer mapping database, and other location information along with conduit-location equipment to locate conduits; correct and update records using field findings.

. Vital mains watch for Enbridge Gas

· Mark buried utility locations and communicates relevant information to excavation personnel or other appropriate authorities.

· Operate mechanisms online locator equipment, including a metal detector.

· Attend coordination meetings or tailgate meetings at project sites or offices to discuss and plan service outages.

· Attend training, health, and safety, or other professional development courses or sessions as required

· Provide accurate documentation and/or sketches with measurements using an electronic drawing tool for the requested work area.

· Maintain accurate records of work time and client identities to allow proper assignment of charge codes.

· Complete tickets in a timely manner and upload same in Locatorbase.

· Maintain start and end logs of work performed.

· Operate company vehicle in a safe manner and maintain a professional appearance.

· Transport location equipment and supplies to assigned job sites; clean and maintain locating equipment.

· Manage the internal integrated utility portal “Locatorbase”.

· Adhere to all health and safety protocols and procedures, including completing daily safety forms and reports.

· Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Education: High school, diploma or certificate

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experienceprior to private locating would be considered an asset.

Certificates/Licenses:

· Valid Ontario driver’s license

· Valid First Aid CPR/AED certificate will be an added advantage.

· Police Clearance Certificate

Skills/Abilities:

· Ability to read and update maps.

· Comprehend data and information accurately.

· Working knowledge of excavation/ construction/ locating/ computer.

· Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Ability to work safely in high-traffic areas.

· Operate line locating equipment and metal detector.

· Ability to assist and support others.

· Openness to learning.

· Must maintain ethics and integrity in all areas of job duties and responsibilities.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care

Extended health care

Vision care

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: On the road