OSP Locate Technician

The Locate Technician is responsible for providing high-quality service using electrical/technical equipment to accurately locate underground facilities including, but not limited to, telephone communication lines, electric power lines, cable television lines, gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines, and sewer lines. The Locate Technician is required to take excellent care of our customers, build relationships, question things, take-action, work hard, work smart, and enjoy the experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Locates underground facilities by using a transmitter and hooking to a buried facility, pedestal etc.
• Works in and walks over all types of terrain (grass, gravel, ditches, etc.) in and around construction zones, residential, commercial, industrial and rural areas in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, etc.).
• Distinguishes different colored wires, cables and pipes while using and observing colored-paint and/or marking flags to locate the path of a buried facility within that particular state’s prescribed tolerance zone.
• Interprets job order tickets, available blueprints and maps to efficiently route and determines the address and location of each locate order in urban and rural areas.
• Performs stand-by, meet, emergency and on-call locates during regular, overtime and holiday hours as necessary to meet customer needs.
• Performs all work in a timely, professional and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, co-employees and third parties.
• Completes necessary administrative work, including all necessary paperwork and other administrative tasks.
• Removes and replaces manhole lids, climbs in and out of manholes and works in manholes, utility holes, or other confined or difficult to reach spaces to properly locate buried facilities.
• Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.
• Complies with all company policies, practices and standards of performance.
• Performs other duties as requested by Area Supervisor
• Driving is an essential function of this position.
  

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent REQUIRED
• Previous locating, utility, construction or construction-related experience including the ability to accurately read blue prints preferred but not required.

• Exhibit personal power and leadership and self-awareness
• Exhibit industry awareness
• Exhibit intellectual curiosity
• Exhibit exceptional organizational skills
• Exhibit a strong problem-solving approach
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Proficient in working independently in a variety of environments and effectively manage available time and resources
• Ability to work under demanding schedules and time sensitive tasks
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
• Must be able to demonstrate valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record. Must be able to provide proof of insurance.
  

KGPCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity