Damage Prevention Specialist I

Essential Functions

• Utilizes and maintains various company issued locate tools and equipment for proper use, storage, and upkeep.
• Collects GPS pinpointed data to map locates of underground utilities, including electric power, gas, water cable TV, and sewer systems.
• Locating and marking of natural gas pipelines.
• Collects data of excavated utilities on a jobsite, including potholes and cross bores.
• Interprets facilities to determine the presence of underground utilities.
• Thoroughly maps underground utilities in a designated area, accurately updating collection maps of the location, completing necessary documentation, and effectively photographing each job site.
• Completes all work in an organized, timely manner, within standard operating procedure.
• Removes and replaces manhole lids.
• Uses laptop computer or other electronic devices to receive and document status of excavation notices.
• Communicates effectively with supervision, operational support, and clients.
• Reports any issues in the field that may prevent accidents.
• Performs project quality control.
• Performs all duties assigned in a SAFE manner on private and public work areas.

Success Factors

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the general public.
• Able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Able to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Able to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers.
• Able to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy.
• English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills.

Experience And Education

• Experience locating underground utilities a plus but not required.
• SiteWise entry level basic locating training up to 45 days.
• Entry level HIP technician including Screening locate request, Interpreting Prints, learning HIP process such as field audits and basic standbys.
• Entry level introduced to special projects Pipe to Soil, Leak Survey, Atmospheric Corrosion, Line Marker Installs, etc.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.
• Minimum 1-year tenure in described job roles before advancement.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications

• Possession of a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.