Line Locator, Carlsbad, NM

About the role

The Line Locator position involves locating and marking underground utilities, maintaining inventory, and supporting various locations including Lee County, Eddy, and Chavez County. The position reports to the facility in Carlsbad, NM and requires the completion of an online assessment.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground utilities using a variety of electronic equipment.
• Maintain inventory of locating and marking supplies, flags, paint, batteries for electronics.
• Assist in the administration, sorting, filing and follow-up of underground utility locate requests.
• Resolve questions or conflicts regarding locate requests, marking of lines, respond in a timely manner to remarking requests and emergency requests for assistance.
• Aid in the development, drafting and maintenance of miscellaneous diagrams, maps, and electronic data regarding underground systems.
• Make extensive use of a laptop to review maps and locations of underground utilities.
• Perform other duties from time to time as assigned.
• Ability to interpret open and close locate tickets using UtiliSphere Software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, other employees, and the general public.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Available to work normally scheduled hours, overtime hours and on-call hours as needed.
• Ability to maintain a high volume of work output with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Likely authorized to work in job posting country.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Maintain a valid driver license.
• 3 or more years of Utility locating experience.
• Live/relocate within 45 minutes of reporting location.
• Willing and able to perform /comply with the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
• Frequently lift and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Push/pull forces up 100 pounds.
• Regularly walk, stand, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, for durations of up to 30 minutes.
• Climb up to 6 feet in heights.
• Work extended hours; which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and be available for callouts or on-call schedules.
• Available to travel up to 25%.
• Work in various types of terrain.
• Safely work around various types of moving equipment or in areas of high vehicle traffic.
• Work in conditions which may include times of heat, humidity, or other inclement weather conditions.
• Maintain a high volume of work output with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• 5 or more years of Utility locating experience within the oil and gas industry.

What You’ll Bring

• Compensation Range: $81,000 – $114,400.
• Benefits: Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus, 8% 401k company match, cash balance account pension, medical, dental, and vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP, total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services.