Damage Prevention Specialist
Utiliquest, the nation’s leading provider of Facility Locating/Damage Prevention and infrastructure related services, has excellent opportunities for Damage Prevention Technicians.
As an Industry Leader, we offer comprehensive training and competitive compensation. Our technicians use state-of-the-art damage prevention technology to deliver timely and effective underground locates. If you have a high school diploma/GED, valid driver’s license, and an acceptable motor vehicle record and the ability to pass our background check and pre-employment drug screen, and the desire to work independently, then we want to hear from you.
We offer benefits including:
· Medical
· Dental
· Vision
· 401K
· Paid Vacation
· Tuition Reimbursement
Join our team of over 2000 Damage Prevention Specialists. UtiliQuest accepts applications for employment using our convenient online application.
Under the direction of a company supervisor, you would perform work that involves visual inspection of predefined construction areas and reading and interpretation of utility maps to determine the presence of underground utilities, while using special electronic equipment to actually detect and locate said utilities. The utilities may include (but not be limited to) gas, electric, cable TV, telecommunications, sanitary sewer, water lines, street lighting and other facilities within the predefined construction area.
Requirements
General Duties:
- Use lap top computer or other devices to receive, document and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours.
- Read and interpret utility maps / prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
- Use assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel, regarding underground facilities.
- Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark under-ground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
- Perform light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary.
- Provide accurate documentation and or sketches related to all locates completed.
- Receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements.
- Operate company vehicle in a safe manner, and maintain professional appearance.
- Be able to perform manhole entry using assigned equipment and safety devices.
- Perform work in all weather conditions, during normal and after hours.
